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Gum Tree Shield Bug 3rd Instar

Poecilometis patruelis

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Field Notes

Notes:

Finding the level of instar a little difficult to decide on. these were running up and down on most of the trees today (early afternoon)

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Common Gum Tree Shield Bug - Poecilometis patruelis (Eumecopus patruelis)

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Flora & Fauna of New South Wales
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PublishedApril 28, 2013

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