"Darwin was the first to use data from nature to convince people that evolution is true, and his idea of natural selection was truly novel. It testifies to his genius that the concept of natural theology, accepted by most educated Westerners before 1859, was vanquished within only a few years by a single five-hundred-page book. On the Origin of Species turned the mysteries of life's diversity from mythology into genuine science." -- Jerry Coyne
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Another beautiful insect. What's this colorful creature called? Sphaerocoris annulus or Zulu Hud Bug. Take your pick. The next time you're in tropical Africa you might see this wonderful bug.
According to Wikipedia - Sphaerocoris annulus Sphaerocoris annulus can reach a length of about 8 millimetres (0.31 in). The basic color is green, with eleven ring-shaped spots on the elytra. The colors and the design of these bugs represent a warning to predators. They also emit a noxious odour when disturbed.
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