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Harlequin Brassica Bug on Wild Carrot flowerhead
Doc Duck

Harlequin Brassica Bug on Wild Carrot flowerhead (Murgantia histrionica)

Just as well I didn't try for a close-up of the enormous hornet I was tracking in that field. It flew away and I got this Brassica Bug instead. Far safer, since I hadn't brought my allergy kit with me.
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Habitat
field
Location
Carpathians near Zarnesti
Date taken
23 Aug 2015
Scientific name
Murgantia histrionica
Equipment used
fz200
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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Well this one would've been a lot prettier anyway!

Now... when you get back to the uni... hope you remembered what you went there for?:-O
 
Stanley Jones
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A beautiful bug with brilliant colors and patterns taken on a fabulous flower. Exceptional Doc!!!
 

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