A common and widespread member of the stink bug famile. Brown Stink or Shield Bugs can infest some crops such as melons and cause considerable damage

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A common and widespread member of the stink bug famile. Brown Stink or Shield Bugs can infest some crops such as melons and cause considerable damage becoming pests

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Size: 4200px × 3168px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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