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Shieldbug Nymph

DateMon 2011-08-29

An early instar nymph of the green shieldbug, Palomena prasina (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae).  See here and here for photos of later instar nymphs of this species.

Photos taken in the field below Chazey Wood, near Caversham, UK, on 2011-07-02.

AuthorTristram Brelstaff | CommentPost a Comment |
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