Flosno

TOO BRIGHT TO HIDE

I'd be really happy if somebody could identify this beetle for me :)
Thanks to lizziemellis she thinks this is a Jewel Bug.....closely related to a Stink ...
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I'd be really happy if somebody could identify this beetle for me :)
Thanks to lizziemellis she thinks this is a Jewel Bug.....closely related to a Stink Bug.....or a juvenile Glossy Shield Bug....thanks to paulwelch.....Hibiscus Harlequin Bug....thanks to Scruffyherbert....thanks to Onyanita says a young Hibiscus Harlequin Beetle.....I really appreciate your help
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Aperture f/4.0 ISO 100 Shutter 10/6400

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Dec, 2013

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Love the iridescent colors contrasting so well with the intense red!

It's a blue and red beetle (haha). Great shot!!!

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I believe its a type of shield bug Because they are usually brightly coloured, they are also known as Jewel Bugs. These insects are plant suckers, closely related to stink bugs and may also produce offensive odours when disturbed.but I might be wrong.. Great Macro Louise .

Thankyou for taking the time to acknowledge this photo,,,,I really appreciate it

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Beats me - peculiar to Australia maybe? need Leon and Elyzabeth to roll in on this one - they're bug people - tho lizzie could very well be right - the colors fit a Jewel Bug, tho I've never seen one since I avoid bugs! great macro

love the colour contrast

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Flo....it's magnificent!

Stunning colours

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Beautiful colors.

This is a Glossy Shield bug (Cermatulus Nasalis). Also known from the family of true BUGS as a stink bug, due to the smell it gives off to warn off predators... this one is a juvenile, but it comes from Brisbane side of Australia and I don't know too much about them.

On one hand I wish I had bugs like this to photograph,
on the other hand I'm glad that they don't live in my garden :-)

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It's a great shot and after a bit of research it looks like the nymph of the Hibiscus Harlequin bug. I know in the UK shield bugs are very definite shield shape when mature. The colours are beautiful.