Four-lined plant bug ( Poecilocapsus lineatus ) by larose forest photos

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10-JUN-2012	Christine Hanrahan

Four-lined plant bug (Poecilocapsus lineatus)

A boldly striped little bug (7 mm), found throughout June and July on a variety of vegetation, but preferring plants in the mint family such as catnip.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/250s f/3.5 at 5.0mm iso100 full exif

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Karen Stuebing		17-Sep-2012 21:55
It's obvious how this bug got its name. Very pretty little guy. V.

LynnH		17-Sep-2012 20:58
He has a pretty, colorful little jacket. :) V

Jim Coffman		17-Sep-2012 20:34
Great closeup with excellent detail..

MarcViskens		17-Sep-2012 20:15
GREAT SHOT CHRISTINE marc

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