Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

Harlequin

Harlequin Bug/Murgantia histrionica. Also known as the Harlequin Cabbage Bug. They like brassicas and can store up the mustard oil found in cruciferous plants to make themselves unpalatable. Perhaps why they are so boldly colored. Can’t touch that!

First time I’ve seen them.

One response to “Harlequin”

  1. Great photos and descriptions. Thank you for your posts!

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