Monday, August 6, 2012

Stink Bug (Coridius nubilis)

Family Pentatomidae
 These are large bugs and easily identified by the last two segments of the antennae being bright orange.
 They are a pest on watermelon and muskmelon plants.
 Their distribution covers all of South Africa and into Namibia where they are also found in bushveld.
Information from: Field Guide to South African Insects