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02-SEP-2007

Green Sheild Bug nymph (Palomena Prasina).!

Found this little guy in the garden today
Another pik of him.



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J. Scott Coile04-Sep-2007 15:44
Definitely a member of the group of insects called "True Bugs" or "Shield Bugs". I think if you search the genus Palomena you'll find this one.
Dave Wixx04-Sep-2007 05:53
Amazingly intricate shell. Lovely capture.
Sorry I can't help with the ID.
QUERIDO04-Sep-2007 05:08
Beautiful shot , V
Sheila04-Sep-2007 00:10
She looks very fetching in that shade of green!
Robbie D7003-Sep-2007 21:18
Great macro Carole, think its a bit like some shield bugs I notice on my pear tree.
Ray :)03-Sep-2007 20:40
This site has a poor quality pic of an "instar", so Linda may be right. Very good catch!
<http://www.gwydir.demon.co.uk/insects/pentatomidae.htm
Guest 03-Sep-2007 20:19
I believe it is from the shield bug family. Im not entirely sure if its the young stage of the green shield bug, but I had some of these much, much smaller. So the next stage may well be where they lose that black.
Johnny JAG03-Sep-2007 20:19
What is Nicky trying to say Cazi???
laine8203-Sep-2007 20:18
You can bet he's up to no good too :>( Nice shot of your bug.
Nicki Thurgar03-Sep-2007 20:08
I love the name too.. isn't it some kind of stink bug? Great macro Cazi!
Johnny JAG03-Sep-2007 20:07
I like the name, maybe you should register it.
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