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Shield backed bug

Scutelleridae sp.

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Notes:

Probably some kind of Jewel beetle. Looks like the irradescent green ones I have in the garden. First time I've seen this colour though.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
pamsai
thanks martini... I shall keep looking for a match!
MartinL
http://www.saveourwaterwaysnow.com.au/01_cms/details_pop.asp?ID=1161#3026 http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/17334168 These are close but not quite yours.
MartinL
Pam this is a scutelleridae bug, a shield backed bug. We must consider the possibility that this is the adult of your red bugs and red eggs mystery. http://www.saveourwaterwaysnow.com.au/01_cms/details_pop.asp?ID=1161

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PublishedFebruary 23, 2013

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