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Shield Bugs Found globally, these insects are named for their outsized scutellum, from the Latin word scutum, meaning shield.
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National Geographic, 23 June 2018
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National Geographic, 23 June 2018
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“Scutum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scutum. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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