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Jewel bug

Scutiphora pedicellata

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

A metallic bug with bright green and red markings. I've been searching for this for two years and finally, six on one bush.

Habitat:

Feeding around flowering ti tree.

Reference Links:

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Comments (7)
MartinL
I've seen them a second time now - they are still there. You know where to look Leuba...
Leuba Ridgway
Great beetle and lovely shots Martin ! Resembles a bunch of very hot chillies !!
MartinL
Thansk staccyh This was certainly worth the wait - I filled the gap of the adults of my green/yellow nymph spotting. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7927389 And I've photographed several hundred other species while waiting.
staccyh
Well done on your find! Was worth the wait :)
MartinL
Here is the nymph that I've seen rarely. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/16912110
MartinL
Churchill National Park, under the power lines. These are worth sharing.
Mark Ridgway
A worthwhile work of patience. I must keep an eye open for these.

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PublishedOctober 21, 2013

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