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Green Stink Bug
Stanley Jones

Green Stink Bug (Acrosternum hilare)

Green Stink Bug (Acrosternum hilare: Pentatomidae)
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Habitat
Along the margins of the Leon River at ca. 152 m (499 ft) elevation.
Location
Miller Springs Park, below spillway of Belton Lake, Belton, Bell County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
August 2018
Scientific name
Acrosternum hilare
Equipment used
Canon
KC Foggin
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A stunning and beautifully detailed image of this green on green bug Stanley ;)
 
delia todd
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Oh! I thought I'd got it wrong again, but I see Ann says 'shield bug' is the alternative name. So all is not lost and there's hope for me yet LOL.

What a great macro you've taken of this guy Stanley, excellent work my friend.
 
B
superb photo of this little bug, Stanley!!! wonderful shades of green and a splendid setting, top marks, many tfs!!!
 
Deerbird
You did good to find this bug, with all the green around the green bug. Nice closeup Stanley
 

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