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 The Bug was found in Sindhudurga taluka, Maharashtra, on a beach. Morning 0830 hrs Six legs, two antennas, Neon green colour pattern with black. Had no wings.

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This appears to be a Lychee Shield Bug, Commonly found in India, formerly considered a beetle, but now classified as a True Bug.

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    $\begingroup$ You should add some more details, maybe with some authentic images, to support your answer. $\endgroup$ Commented Oct 2, 2016 at 9:16
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This is a Lychee Shield Bug, Chrysocoris stolli, also known as jewel bugs or metal shield bugs. See this picture from the Wikipedia:

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Some more information can be found here and here.

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  • $\begingroup$ What's wrong with the answer? $\endgroup$
    – Chris
    Commented Nov 2, 2016 at 17:40
  • $\begingroup$ Probably that the question was already answered, only without picture and link. $\endgroup$ Commented Nov 3, 2016 at 9:49
  • $\begingroup$ @AlexDeLarge Since I don't think the other answer is very good (neither referenced, nor has it an image) I decided to write another one. And I don't expect it to get better, as it is now four weeks old. $\endgroup$
    – Chris
    Commented Nov 3, 2016 at 10:13

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