Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Rainbow Shield Bug nymphs (Calidae dregii)

Family Scutelleridae
It is easy to see where they get their names from but I could not find any adults which look much the same as these nymphs.

They are about 1.5cm in length with a red underside and breed on sunflowers, tobacco and various other plants.
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4 comments:

  1. GaelynJanuary 16, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    An amazing example of nature's colorful art.

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  2. SAPhotographs (Joan)January 17, 2013 at 12:12 AM

    It sure is Gaelyn. That is why I love what I am doing.

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  3. BeckyJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    Joan, I have been bad and have not been visiting my favorite blogs. A lot going on here, and I don't have time on the computer like I used to, but I think about you often. Love the colors of these creatures. I think we have something similar here, but don't know the name.
    Take care my friend. I'd love to hear from you.

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  4. SAPhotographs (Joan)January 21, 2013 at 1:33 AM

    Hello Becky, It is so good to hear from you. I will leave a message on your blog.

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