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Harlequin Bug

Dindymus versicolor

Photo by ShannaB
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Field Notes

Notes:

Seen mating on a bush on the Tamworth Botanical Gardens. According to the PaDIL website (see linked reference) this is a native Australian bug but it is considered a horticultural pest.

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Harlequin bug

Species ID Suggestions

Harlequin bug

Dindymus versicolor

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Comments (2)
Atul
looks like a cotton stainer bug!

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Flora & Fauna of New South Wales
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PublishedMarch 9, 2012

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