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Acacia shield bug

Alcaeus varicornis

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

This pair of grey mottled shield bugs (Hemiptera) would usually be found on the trunk of the tree which shares its cryptic color pattern.

Habitat:

On a branch of silver wattle (Acacia)

Notes:

Here are some other similar presented in a gallery
http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_stinkbugs/FieldGuide.html

Reference Links:

Acacia Shield bug - Alcaeus varicornis

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Comments (2)
MartinL
No! A park in Croydon. This happened a few times that google maps tried to send my spotting to Pyramid Hill. (fixed dead pic too, thx)
Mark Ridgway
Acacia bugs... good spot. Is Pyramid Hill correct?

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PublishedFebruary 14, 2012

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