True bugs belong to the Order Hemiptera of Class Insecta. Their front wings are thick at the base and clear at the tips (half-hard). They rest in an X or V shape. True Bugs have a sharp, needle-like beak. They pierce plants or prey to suck liquid food.
Assassin Bug
Vesbius purpureus
The Assassin Bug (Vesbius purpureus) is named for its predatory behavior because it uses its long, sharp beak-like mouthpart to capture and feed on other insects. Assassin Bugs are usually found in gardens, forests, and other areas where prey is abundant. It is widely distributed around the world, especially in tropical and subtropical regions.The Assassin Bug stamp (Scott #1920) is from the Predator Insects issue (Scott #2678) released on March 11, 1988. The stamp has a face value 1 piso.
Black-winged Sharpshooter
Oncometopia nigricans
The Black-winged Sharpshooter (Oncometopia nigricans) is a colorful leafhopper belonging to the family Cicadellidae. It has a wedge-shaped body, dark-colored wings, and contrasting markings that help distinguish it from other leafhoppers. It has piercing-sucking mouthparts that allow it to feed on plant fluids. This species is primarily found in warm regions of the southeastern and southern United States, as well as parts of Mexico and Central America.The Black-winged Sharpshooter stamp (Scott #2677b) is part of one of two block of 4 stamps of the Insects issue (Scott #2677) released on July 21, 2000. Each stamp in the set has a face value of 5 piso.
Harlequin Cabbage Bug
Murgantia histrionica
The Harlequin Cabbage Bug (Murgantia histrionica) is a brightly colored true bug in the family Pentatomidae. It is easily recognized by its striking red, orange, black, and yellow markings. It is native to North America and is commonly found in gardens, farms, fields, and other areas where its host plants grow.The Harlequin Cabbage Bug stamp (Scott #2678d) is part of one of two block of 4 stamps of the Insects issue (Scott #2678) released on July 21, 2000. Each stamp in the set has a face value of 5 piso.
Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
The Large Milkweed Bug (Oncopeltus fasciatus) is a brightly colored true bug in the family Lygaeidae. It is easily recognized by its striking orange-and-black pattern, which warns predators of its toxicity. This species feeds primarily on the seeds of milkweed plants, from which it absorbs toxic chemicals called cardenolides that help protect it from predators. The Large Milkweed Bug is widely distributed across North America, extending into parts of Central America and the Caribbean.The Large Milkweed Bug (Scott #2677c) is part of one of two block of 4 stamps of the Insects issue (Scott #2677) released on July 21, 2000. Each stamp in the set has a face value of 5 piso.
- Stamps are shown at actual size.
- Only Philippine stamps depicting an identifiable species of true bug are included in this list.
- Scott Catalogue numbers are provided when available. When no country is specified, the Scott Catalogue number refers to a Philippine stamp.
- Created: 20 August 2026
- Updated: 27 August 2026 | Added Assassin Bug
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