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Common Gum Tree Shield Bug

Poecilometis patruelis

Photo by Christiane
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Description:

Mum.. laying eggs.. Eggs... and BABIES..

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

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Common Gum Tree Shield Bug

Poecilometis patruelis

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Comments (5)
Christiane
Thanks Frank... they really look like mini pearls
Frank Weaver
wow! This are amazing, the eggs look almost like pearls.
Christiane
Thanks.. and Thank you martinI for the ID!
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2012

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