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Meet the Picasso bug: the jewel-colored insect that looks like art

Popkin
Mar 03, 2026
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By Alandmanson - Own work, CC BY 4.0, Link

Meet Sphaerocoris annulatus, the jewel bug that looks like it was painted by an artist. People even call this creature the “Picasso Bug” as a nickname. The Picasso Bug is commonly found in tropical regions, including Kenya, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. I love it when nature decides to be extra fancy, and this bug’s s…

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