Green stink bug getting safe by mimicking the environment. Example of perfect mimicry of Nezara viridula to local vegetation to hide from predators

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Image belonging to a series of 22 photos showing the route of an adult specimen of Nezara viridula until finally finding the appropriate weed leaves in size, shape and color to hide from predators such as birds and other insects. This insect is commonly known as the southern green stink bug (USA), Southern green shield bug (UK) or green vegetable bug (Australia and New Zealand). In spanish is commonly named as chinche verde.

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Size: 5760px × 3840px
Location: Spain
Photo credit: © Alonso Aguilar / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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