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Crusader Bug nymphs
Mictis profana
-37.893, 145.313
Field Notes
Description:
Pic 1 shows the 5th and last instar (25 mm) and pic 2, the 3rd instar (15mm) of the Crusader Bug. The younger nymph had yellow bands on his legs and a small yellow band on the antennal tips. The 5th instar shows a better developed pronotum and smart bolero-like yellow wing buds. The antennal tip were completely yellow and legs completely brown by this stage.
Both were seen on the same plant.
Habitat:
Spotted on a young wattle plant.
Notes:
An adult bug was seen on the same plant a few weeks ago. I might find it again. <br>
These bugs feed on plant sap. <br>
Family: Coreidae
Reference Links:
Crusader Bug - Mictis profana
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Spotted for Missions
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PublishedMarch 15, 2016
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