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Picromerus bidens, Spiked Shieldbug

Picromerus bidens, Spiked Shieldbug

Most shieldbugs suck sap from plants, a very few like this one are predatory sucking the juices from other insects.

Most shieldbugs suck sap from plants, a very few like this one are predatory sucking the juices from other insects.
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PENTAX K10D

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Aperture 22/1 ISO 200 Shutter 1/80 Focal Length 10000/100

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Jul, 2023

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Nature's way. Great shot. Thanks for sharing. 😀

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