Hong Kong Stinkbug (Hemiptera Tessaratomidae Eusthenes robustus (?) - )

Found at Choi Sai Woo Park, North Point, Hong Kong on June 10, 2002.  It was feeding only on Scheflera octophylla.  Other specimens were observed at the same location in early June of 2003 also.  In addition, one specimen was found at Victoria Peak, Hong Kong on August 7, 2003.


Length was about 3.6 cm / 1.4 inches


The underside is quite shiny.  Note the large "thorns" on the hind legs.


Closeup view of the wing attachment area,
used for identification purposes.
 
 

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