Torpedo Bug
Siphanta acuta

Torpedo Bug, Siphanta acutaWhile tending my blackberry vines, I discovered this torpedo bug.  It seems they were accidentally introduced into southern California about 1982.  Now they are common in the area.




Torpedo Bug, Siphanta acutaHere is a view of the torpedo bug thruogh magnifying glass.  Notice the pink margine on its wings.






Torpedo Bug, Siphanta acutaHere is a finger for a size clue.   And a view of the underside of the bug.






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