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Cabrillo National Monument protects a unique and diverse landscape thriving with life. Follow our science teams into the field and discover the stories of our park’s natural resources and beyond.

It’s not a Beetle, but a True Bug

February 15, 2017 Posted by: Andrew Rosales

Browsing through the strands of Bladderpod at Cabrillo, you might have come across these unique and flashy bugs. Find out the reasoning behind their unique color patterns and how they warn predators of danger.

Harlequin Bug, Aposematic Coloration, Bladderpods