On a green leaf still wet from last night's rain, an insect rested peacefully. It was a stink bug, or Leptocorisa oratoria in Latin. It is a long, slender insect with long antennae and thin legs, belonging to the Alydidae family.
This insect is also one of the most attractively colored insects. Seen from above or on its back, it is brown, resembling a dry leaf. When viewed from the side, it is green, closely resembling the leaf on which it perches. It is a lucky insect, given its coloration. Perfect for camouflage.
Stink bugs are also one of the easiest insects to approach. But there is one thing I don't like about them: they emit a very unpleasant odor. The smell makes me dizzy and nauseous. But only for a moment when I encounter this one.
| Latin name | Leptocorisa oratoria |
|---|---|
| Observation date | 14 Nov, 2025 |
| Camera used | realme 7 Pro |
| Photographers | @reachdreams |
| Location | Aceh, Indonesia |
| Link to original community |
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https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/326430949
| Latitude | Longitude | Map |
|---|---|---|
| 4.695135 | 96.7493993 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.695135&mlon=96.7493993 |
Every single one of the photographs is beautiful and you have captured this little insect so perfectly that it looks really interesting.
Thank you buddy
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Interesting that the emit such a strong smell for such tiny insects, imagine if they were big, their fart could kill 🤔
Yes, you're right. I can't even imagine it. Even the small size makes me dizzy, let alone the big one.
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Beautiful macro photographs of Stink bug.
Thank you buddy
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Your shots 📸 are always super dope.
It looks like she posed for you with all the calm and patience in the world, haha!
Excellent photos!
Hugs!
Thank you
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