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Nezara viridula
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The Southern Green Stink Bug is believed to have originated in Ethiopia, however its current distribution includes Europe, Asia, Africa, and North and South America. It is most prevalent during the periods of October through December and again in March through April. It is known to have up to four generations per year in warm climates.
The bug overwinters as an adult, hiding in the bark of trees, leaf litter or other locations that afford protection from the cold weather. As spring temperatures begin to rise, the Southern Green Stink Bugs moves out of its winter cover and begins feeding and oviposition.
Nymphs hatch from the eggs by opening the disc-like caps, then slowly wiggle out of the shell. First instars congregate around the empty eggs and do not feed. The possible benefit for this behavior is the determent of predators, from the pooling of chemical defenses. Nymphs, at this stage, are light yellowish in color, with red eyes and transparent legs and antennae. Feeding begins at the second instar.
The second instar has black head, thorax, legs and antennae. The abdomen is red and so are the spaces between the second, third and fourth antennal segments. The thorax has a yellow spot on each outer side.
The third and fourth instars differ from the second in size. At this stage, an overall greenish color becomes apparent. Wing pads mark the arrival of the fifth instar (depicted above). The abdomen is yellowish-green, with red spots on the median line.
All the information on this page has been obtained from the University of Florida.
The picture was taken in Seutui - Banda Aceh - Indonesia by M\Anshar
BIOLOGICAL RECORD SHEET
Common English name : Southern Green Stink Bug
Common Greek name : Vromoussa (generic)
Scientific name : Nezara viridula
Species : viridula
Genus : Nezara
Family : PENTATOMIDAE
Sub-order : HETEROPTERA
Order : HEMIPTERA
Common Class : INSECTS
Class : INSECTA
Number of sightings : Numerous, very common
Last sighting : Observed regularly every year |
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(10700) - [2008-02-17 6:06]
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Selamat malam Aan
this is a brilliant and beautiful macro of the bug nymph.
It looks very similar to our European Nezara viridula (family: Pentatomidae).
You show a well-focused picture with an attractive general composition.
Colours are brilliant and light is pleasant.
Best wishes, Peter
Hi Anshar,
You have very well captured the sharp image of this beautiful insect. I would prefer a short note from your end. Good job otherwise. Cheers :)
Regards-Subhash
PS: Request viewer (s) to identify this incredible insect please !
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- ClaraS
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(219) - [2008-02-17 6:16]
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Hi Aan! Amazing shot of this insect! What I like most - colours! perfect live colours & great compossition. Just like painting!
thanks for sharing!
Clara
Hi Aan,
Great macro with splendid details and colors. BG excellentd, composition too. Well done. Regards,
Mustafa
Ciao Aan,
ottima e nitida macro, con una perfetta illuminazione diffusa.
Complimenti,
Marcello
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- yasin
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(129) - [2008-02-17 20:34]
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Assalamu'alaykum,
subhanallah, wahdahu laa syarikalahu.
Amazing shot yaa Anshar!!
Well lightened, well sharpened and well saturated.
TFS,
Yasin
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- mariki
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- [2008-02-18 0:30]
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Hello Aan,
Beautiful close-up of this nymph. Very nice POV and DOF. Great sharpness. very good light and colours.
Cheers,
Mariki
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