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Harlequin Bug Nymphs

Dindymus versicolor

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

This colorful and common bug is well known. Less well known are that these nymphs are of the same species. Here, various instars of the nymphs are captured feeding on citrus juices through a split in a fallen grapefruit.

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Species ID Suggestions

Harlequin Bug

Dindymus versicolor

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MartinL
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Comments (4)
kimkiu
thanks for sharing martin... i been to the park in templestowe last week. and i hardly find them there...
MartinL
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/11145016
MartinL
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/10657600
MartinL
I've added the adult bug to this set.

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2012

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