Coffee bug Antestia species feeding on immature green coffee berries, Lyamungu, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania

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Coffee bug (Antestia species) is a serious pest in many parts of Africa and belongs to the shield bug family. It has a striking pattern or markings of white, orange and black. The adults and nymphs feed mostly on immature, green berries, from which they suck the sap, causing the fruits to shrink.

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Location: Coffee plantation, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Ulrich Doering / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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