Shield Bug (metamorphose)

I cant wait to share with you this series of images. A friend spotted this small shield bug (some call it stink bug) along a canal near a reservoir. It is unique to me because of its shape and colour. I have not seen one like this (but later I know why).





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Within a short time, it started to change. I wonder why it turned yellow because it was not when I first saw it. I knew then it was molting.







( photo / image / picture from songlim18's Garden )

 

Those are a couple of great images, what a piece of luck to see that.

 

Wow!! Great pictures and excellent timing.

Jerry

 

Timing and lots of luck play a part too.

 

Thanks Eileen. What time of shield bug u have in your country?

 

I did not time it but I gathered the moment we spotted it till the moment it emerged was about 15 minutes. At one point it was moving back and forth on the twig as if to position itself before it molts. It was very cool to see it happening there and then. I read that it actually molt 5 times before it finally became an adult.

 

Thanks Jerry. I was lucky.

 

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The legs are out of its exoskeleton.

 

Excellent photos! Must have been thrilling to watch. Great job and thanks for showing them here.

 

That is an awesome series of pics. I really enjoy seeing this. I'm glad your camera was handy.

 

Wow. I get a lot of shield bugs on my raspberries in summer, but have never seen one shedding it's skin.