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Spined Soldier Bug

Obvious where the name comes from. I found this guy on my milkweed. A new species for me. Wicked looking with those sharp shoulders. Didn't mind having its photo taken either. Milkweed is the best plant for insect diversity.
Spined Soldier Bug (Podisus maculiventris)

Podisus maculiventris Spined Soldier Bug bug new species for me garland texas outside my window milkweed milkweed leaf tropical milkweed container plant close up macro below me spines shoulder spines predator posing true bug stink bug insect