SINOBUG

Lychee Shield Bug (Chrysocoris stolli, Scutelleridae)

Scutelleridae is a family of true bugs. They are commonly known as jewel bugs or metallic shield bugs due to their often brilliant coloration. They are also known as shield-backed bugs due to the enlargement of the last section of their thorax into a continuous shield over the abdomen and wings. This latter characteristic distinguishes them from most other Hemipteran bug families, and may lead to misidentification as a beetle rather than a bug. These insects feed on plant juices from a variety of different species, including some commercial crops. Closely related to stink bugs, they may also produce an offensive odour when disturbed.

Pu’er, Yunnan, China

See more Chinese true bugs and hoppers on my Flickr site HERE…..

Posted 4 months ago
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Tagged: insect, macro, China, Yunnan, entomology, Sinobug, itchydogimages, nature, photography, bug, Hemiptera, jewel, Scutelleridae, shield-backed, science, biology, zoology, arthropod, .
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