Shield bug (Stenotus binotatus) sitting on a leaf.

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Bug (Stenotus binotatus) on a leaf. this is a large plant bug (6-7mm) of very variable appearance. Stenotus binotatus produces an enzyme which degrades the gluten in the grasses it feeds on. They feed on a large variety of plants particularly grasses.

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Size: 5100px × 3414px
Location: West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Photo credit: © Alan Bash / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

Keywords: binotatus, bug, close, head, hemiptera, insect, insecta, macro, miridae, plant, shot, stenotus, variable