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Gum tip wilter bug

Amorbus (poss A. alternatus???)

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

This is one of several similar coreid bugs. As a male it has thickened hind legs and femoral spikes. They can spray mildly pungent chemical to discourage predators. The young instars are very colorful

Habitat:

On tips of gum trees.

Notes:

This specimen is rather more shiny than expected but it was spotted in the rain.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
MartinL
Yes asergio, how about when they stick their legs out, as if to make themselves too big to fit into a birds beak!!? http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_...
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2012

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