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Old 07-14-2009, 02:17 PM
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found this in a lime tree in the philippines, i just named it i really can't find in what specie it belongs to, it's about 5mm in size



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Old 07-14-2009, 02:39 PM
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Wow! Very colorful bug. I'm amazed at all the different species people have in different places. I've never seen a bug like this.
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Old 07-14-2009, 02:47 PM
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What a cute, colorful, flat-faced bug!! Very interesting! Thanks for sharing!!
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Old 07-14-2009, 03:20 PM
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Wow, that is one cool looking bug.
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Old 07-14-2009, 03:23 PM
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Wow, thats unusal and so colourful. Great detail in the shot too. Thanks for sharing him with us.

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Old 07-14-2009, 03:53 PM
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I generally don't like bugs...but this one is really cool looking. Angella
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Cartoon bug is a perfect name. Even people who are scared of bugs might like this one! Thanks for sharing.
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Thats sooo wierd looking(the bug) the photo is great !
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Old 07-15-2009, 12:31 AM
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many thanks guys, i really enjoy its colors too
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Old 07-15-2009, 01:27 AM
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Great Capture! He's Gorgeous!! I can't help you with the species though!
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