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True Bugs

The Shield Bug (Odontotarsus robustus) is a species of shield-backed bug, a type of true bug (order Hemiptera) found in parts of mainland Europe. Shield-backed bugs, also known as jewel bugs, are known for the large scutellum (a plate on the thorax) that extends over their wings and abdomen, giving them a distinct, shield-like shape.
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