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Eucalyptus tip bug

Amorbus sp.

Photo by Mark Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

A large and colourful nymph about 24mm long.

Habitat:

On eucalyptus leaf (E.microcarpa) in suburban back yard.

Notes:

Coreid bugs, Amorbus spp. as nymphs are very difficult to specify.

http://bie.ala.org.au/species/Amorbus

Reference Links:

Eucalyptus Tip-wilter Bugs - Tribe Amorbini

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