…is one of the stock characters
of the Commedia del’Arte, Italian Comedy.
From his ludicrous dress comes the
meaning “particolored”, colored in sections.
The Harlequin Bug is a stinkbug,
dressed in multicolored, fanciful-patterns.
They are of the family of insects called
Pentatomidae, from the Greek words:
pente/five and tomos/sections.
“Arlecchino Stinkbug” e-Stamp
• fused glass – illustration printed as an archival pigment print, 100% rag paper
Stinkbugs are so named because they secrete a foul-smelling liquid that is repulsive to most predators.
Smell is a potent wizard that transports you across thousand of miles
and all the years you have lived. Helen Keller
Hi Lisa – just wanted to say thanks for stopping by and also for your kind comments and encouraging words. This is my first time here at your blog and I’m finding out how stunning and diverse your work is, wow!! I’ll be sure to visit again :>
my little boy has taught me a lot about insects, the harlequin bug among them….he has shown me the beauty in the “creepy crawlies” as you have also done 🙂