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Pseudopantilius australis Nymph

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

This cute nymph was found on a broad leafed wattle and matches the colors of a nearby leaf beetle; Peltoschema suturalis. I do not know the bug.

Habitat:

A local park.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
MartinL
Pseudopantilius australis according to Tony D http://www.bowerbird.org.au/observations/20915
MartinL
That's okay. I still get them mixed up. See you Saturday.
Mark Ridgway
That was my first guess.. forgotten why I changed.. antennae maybe.
MartinL
Miridae according to Ken Walker http://www.bowerbird.org.au/observations/20915
MartinL
Not sure Mark. I think they are usually red usually red. This one has longer hind legs than I would have expected and I think it might mimic a katydid.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2014

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