#plataspididae

[astronomy-to-zoology]

Megacopta cribraria 

Sometimes known as the Kudzu bug, lablab bug, bean plataspid or globular stink bug, M. cribraria is a species of sheild bug (Plataspididae) that is native to parts of Asia where it feeds almost exclusively on legumes like lablab beans, to the point where it is considered a pest, especially in places where it has been introduced like the southern United States. When threatened Megacopta cribraria will spray a foul smelling liquid which will cause a burning sensation, in attempts to deter any potential predators. 

Classification

Animalia-Arthropoda-Insecta-Hemiptera-Heteroptera-Plataspididae-Megacopta-M. cribraria

Image: CharlesLam

[hongkongnaturewalk]

Brachyplatys sp.  (B. subaeneus ?)

Chinese name: 亞銅平龜椿象 (lit. Copper Turtle-like Shield Bug)

[Plataspididae]

~5mm, found on Macaranga tanarius.

22 Jun 2013, HK Island east.