Real Spotted Shield Bug – Cantao ocellatus specimen encased in indestructible, transparent lucite block. Safe, authentic and completely unbreakable product put real Bug right at your fingertips!

Anyone can safely explore the Bug from every angle.
It is clear enough for microscope observation.

Length of the Bug body is 1.7 cm (0.7 inch).

Size of the square lucite block is 3.8x3.8x1.5 cm (1.5x1.5x0.6 inch).

Each one comes with a cardboard box for easy storage.

Weight of the lucite block is 25 g and 40 g with packing box.

This is a handmade real animal specimen craft. Each one will be a bit different (specimen size, color and posture) even in the same production batch.
The pictures in the listing are just for reference as we are selling multiple pieces with same pictures.

It is an ideal learning aid for students and kids and also a very good collectible item for every body. 

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Spotted Shield Bug – Cantao ocellatus

Order: Hemiptera    Sub-Order: Heteroptera   Family: Pentatomidae

A Cantao ocellatus or Scutelleridae can be seen on low level area throughout the year. They are otherwise known as shield-backed bugs, and because bugs in this family are usually brightly coloured, they are also known as Jewel bugs.
These insects feed on plant juices; upon sensing danger, they exude a foul smelling substance from a pore on each side of their thorax to repel enemies, or predators. Because of this ability, they are sometimes referred to as Stink bug.
These bugs often have symbiotic relationships with bacteria that aid the insect in the production of nutrients.
At maturity, they measure 18~26mm in length.

Distribution: China, Japan, Korea