While 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.
Here is a view of the torpedo bug
thruogh magnifying glass. Notice the pink margine on its wings.
Here
is a finger for a size clue. And a view of the underside of the
bug.
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