Vibrant Stinkbug ~

On my Bromeliad...
I've not seen one here before!
Missing one front antennae.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Super close-up , and as you say vibrant in colour - do they damage plants?

[LManning (Laura)]

Amazing colours! They are much prettier than our stink bugs.

[bkb in the city]

Great capture

[Valerie Chesney]

@beryl Thanks Beryl!
Mr google says. Stink bugs are orange to black, flat bodied insects growing up to 2.5cm in length that release caustic, smelly secretions when disturbed. They can do a lot of damage as they suck sap from new shoots and flower stems causing them to wither, and then you’ve lost your crop!

[Kathy A]

They don't have many redeeming features do they

[Shutterbug]

Beautiful closeup. Very nice against the red.

[Diana]

Such a beauty you found, lovely close up and colours.

[Issi Bannerman]

Interesting close up!

[Wylie]

I've not seen a stink bug like that before either. fantastic.

[Carole Sandford]

Fabulous details!

[Beryl Lloyd]

@happysnaps Thanks Valerie , for the info! They sound to be such horrible pests ! the smell and the destruction to the plants ! One to get rid of if found on your plants for sure!

[Merrelyn]

I've never seen such a pretty stink bug.

[Sue Cooper]

Hmmm. He makes a good subject for a photo but I don't think I'd like to see one in my garden.

[Valerie Chesney]

@beryl @ljmanning @bkbinthecity @kjarn @shutterbug49 @ludwigsdiana @jamibann @pusspup @carole_sandford @merrelyn @susiemc He is a beauty but, I hope none of his friends come to visit! Thank you all for your great comments I appreciate each one..📷😊