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Mangrove stink
bugs Calliphara nobilis Family Pentatomidae updated Aug 09 Where seen? This colourful insect is sometimes seen in numbers in our mangroves. Features: Adults about 1-1.5cm long. The larvae are only found on Buta buta trees (Excoecaria algallocha), where they feed on the developing seeds. But the adults may be found in groups under large leaves of any mangrove plant. |
 A group of adults. Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, May 03 |
 Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Aug 03  |
 Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Aug 03  |
 Pulau Ubin, Jan 04  Juveniles on Buta buta fruits. |
 Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Jan 04 |
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 Pasir Ris ParkMay 11 |
 Lim Chu Kang, May 11 |
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 Kranji Nature Trail, Apr 11 |
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 Mandai, Mar 11 |
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