Plant Bug Collection

CA, Panama, Barro Colorado Island colorful plant bug
CA, Panama, Barro Colorado Island, colorful plant bug

Plant bug (Capsodes gothicus) on a plant stem. Plant bugs are small terrestrial insects, most of which are known to be agricultural pests. Photographed in Poland

Common green capsid bug (Lygocoris pabulinus), artwork. This species of plant bug measures between 5.6-6.0mm long. Its bright green colour serves to camouflage it against the plants on which it

Common nettle capsid bug (Licoris triptulatus), artwork. This species of plant bug measures between 3.8-5.0mm long. Its striped colouring is either black and green or black and yellow

Female capsid bug (Orthonotus rufrifrons), artwork. This species of plant bug measures between 3.0-3.5mm long. It is confined to nettles and exhibits sexual dimorphism. This is a female

Capsid bug (Calocoris sexguttatus), artwork. This species of plant bug measures between 5.6- 7.6mm long. It is commonly found on nettles and has striking warning colouration

Male capsid bug (Orthonotus rufifrons), artwork. This species of plant bug measures between 3.0- 3.5mm long. It is confined to nettles and exhibits sexual dimorphism. This is a male

Bush / Bladder Cicada - Female, differing from male by its green coloration. Characteristic inflated abdomen
ASW-4544 Bush / Bladder Cicada - Female, differing from male by its green coloration Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Xosopsaltria punctata Characteristic inflated abdomen

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Discover the vibrant world of the Common Green Capsid Bug, a captivating plant pest found in California and Panama, as well as Barro Colorado Island. This Capsid Bug, also known as the Common Nettle Bug or simply a Plant Bug, comes in two distinct forms: the female with her colorful, protective shield, and the male with his more subdued appearance. The female, resembling a tiny, armored tank, boasts an inflated abdomen, much like the Bush or Bladder Cicada of the Eastern Cape in South Africa. Keep an eye out for these intriguing creatures as they make their home among foliage, playing crucial roles in their respective ecosystems. #Nature #Bugs #Entomology #CommonGreenCapsidBug #PlantBug #CapsidBug #BarroColoradoIsland #California #Panama #SouthAfrica #EasternCape #Biodiversity