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CODOPHILA VARIA IS A LOVELY SHIELD BUG

Yes, this colorful species from the Pentatomidae family is kinda lovely. It is very similar to the Carpocoris purpureipennis, another species from the same family that appeared in many of my old posts. Unlike the Carpocoris purpureipennis, however, which I encounter very often here in my area, this is the first appearance of the Codophila varia on my blog here on Hive. I photographed it a long time ago, somewhere in the northern part of Istria. Probably about 70 - 100 kilometers from where I live. The markings on its upper surface and the contrasts between its colors are much more accentuated than in Carpocoris purpureipennis. These shield bugs are polyphagous, which means they feed on more than one type of plant, but are mainly found on Asteraceae and Apiaceae species.

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And that's it. It's all for today. Hope you like stinkbugs. As always here on Hive, the photographs are my work.

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@waleedraza(60)· 6d
@visualshots(69)· 8d
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@thebighigg(78)· 8d
The sure have pretty colorations don't they? Those were some excellent macro shots you got there. I've never seen anything from that genus so colorful her in the US. Very interesting, thanks for sharing!
@lee1938(68)· 8d
#hive #posh
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@phage93(69)· 8d
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@tiptop97(70)· 8d
Hi there! Wonderful macro shots, as always, my dear friend. For some reason, I also decided to post a few photos of insects today—what a lovely coincidence! I’d be happy if you stopped by and took a look at my efforts )
@abdullahkr(70)· 9d
An amazing bug. It's colour looks wonderful.
@stefano.massari(75)· 9d
Really interesting photographs! I'm always struck by how beautiful and unique these little insects can be when observed up close. Codophila varia has truly distinctive colors and patterns. Stink bugs produce unpleasant-smelling substances to defend themselves from predators, and that smell really bothers me. However, the fact remains that nature always manages to surprise us, even through such tiny creatures!
@gretelarmfeg(71)· 9d
I really enjoy seeing these little discoveries through your photography and I learned something new again today.😍
@anisurdalim7(70)· 9d
I really like stinkbugs because their bodies feature a beautiful combination of different attractive colors, which I was able to admire once again through the photos in your post. Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful photographs.
@steemflow(81)· 9d
Beauty in the wild...they looks good in these picture.
@mayt(75)· 9d
Lovely shots 😍 as usual hehe

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