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Eucalyptus Tip Bug

FAMILY: Coreidae

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Field Notes

Description:

Small stink or shield bug with bright orange & blue grey markings. Appears to have lost one leg!

Habitat:

Found on sapling Eucalyptus tree close to ground in dry woodland forest.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
kdpicturemaker
Thanks Selma. It stood out in the bush as I walked past - only about 1 to 1.5cm long, but the colours seemed to glow in the bush so i had to take its photo.
kdpicturemaker
Thanks Hema Shah! The photo doesn't do it justice, it actually seemed to be glowing in the bush.
kdpicturemaker
Thanks Mark, I was unsure of correct ID, and glad you picked it up for me. Will adjust.
Mark Ridgway
http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_bugs/Coreidae.htm
Mark Ridgway
He does look a little lop-sided :( These orange-blue nymphs are Family:Coreidae, Tribe:Amorbini

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Flora & Fauna of New South Wales
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2014

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