This is a Picasso Bug, and It’s a Real Animal!
The bug in this picture is a real animal. The formal name for Picasso bugs is Sphaerocoris annulus, and they are some of the most beautiful and interesting bugs in the world. Each animal looks like a tiny work of art, as if it were painstakingly painted by hand by Pablo Picasso, the famous artist. People who like bugs really like these unusual bugs, but their real appeal goes beyond how colourful they are. Since Picasso bugs are Shield Backed Bugs, they are pretty small—about the size of a fingernail. They might not be noticed if not for their beautiful colours. Surprisingly, these bugs can…