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As some here know I have been watching these Southern Green Stink Bugs since the eggs were laid (a few others of these in my gallery). This is the first one to reach this stage of development that I saw on the flowers. It's just one stage away from full adulthood. The next molt should be about 7 days from now.
Not so many are left now on my flowers. Started off with several dozen, now down to about 3 or 4 individuals that I could find today.
This is probably their most colorful and pleasant looking stage.
PS Added a Coffee Filter to my diffuser to help mellow out the harsh flash. Think it helped quite a bit.
Comments (24)
flora-crassella
a very nice bug!!!! FANTASTIC picture!!!!!
dreampaint
great macro shot, a lot detail in large view, excellent.
Jay-el-Jay
A terrific close-up.
bevsphototreasures
Ours are dingy grey. This one is cool color! Great macro!
Feliciti
really fantastic details of this !!the back looks almost like a turtle shell :)
Chaosphoto
Fab shot !!!
Richardphotos
immaculate macro and beautiful critter
dadon72
Awesome images one and all. You really make the bug world stand out to the fascinating place it is. Bravo!
EyeOfTheJen
That is one amazing shot.
netot
excellent macro. Fascinating creature. delicious enlightenment.
npauling
A splendid capture of this little bug with amazing detail.
Crabbycabby
Fantastic lighting, detail and creature.
kgb224
That filter did wonders my friend. Super macro capture. God Bless.
durleybeachbum
A delight!
Lashia
Another beautiful macro! I like the tight crop here, great shot- thanks for sharing! :)
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GARAGELAND
fascinating!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
qrud
Very cool macro view.
Juliette.Gribnau
great shot ! I am folowing these green stinkbugs too, but never saw this (6th) stage !!, but I am waiting for one bug (The one that needed an umbrella) to reach this soon
paul leatham
Lovely colours. I always feel humans would benefit from a bit of colour.
tennesseecowgirl
Great work, I am going to remember that coffee filter trick thats a good one.
jophoto
Excellent idea with the coffee filter...have to try it! Well done image.
deweygg
Great capture and will have to try the coffee filter trip - Thanks for sharing!
moochagoo
Amazing details and colors
j-dwarf
fantastic macro