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Shield Bug

Oncocoris apicalis

Photo by CharliePrice
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Field Notes

Description:

Brown bug appox 1.5 - 2 cm in length , white rimmed outer shell.

Habitat:

Local nature reserve, atleast 30 bugs all crawling over a shrub/plant with bean like (see 2nd photo) on it .

Reference Links:

Oncocoris sp. - Insects of Tasmania: Hemiptera

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
CharliePrice
Thanks so much Bayucca...if only i had all those close up , moving mouth parts like those pictures. I only had a small walk before collecting kids yesterday ..need to get more pics of some things i see. Sure helps with ID. Really appreciate your help . :)
bayucca
What about Oncocoris apicalis? https://www.flickr.com/photos/89374715@N00/5678602181 http://davesgarden.com/guides/bf/showimage/16235/#b https://www.flickr.com/photos/89374715@N00/5678600983 https://www.flickr.com/photos/89374715@N00/6718742949 https://www.flickr.com/photos/89374715@N00/6859474381
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PublishedOctober 21, 2014

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