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Brown Shield Bug

Poecilometis sp.

Photo by Christiane
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Field Notes

Description:

This bug is always found on leaf instead of tree trunk on different kind of plants, including gum tree leaves, milkweeds, grasses and banksias. This bug can be found in both rainforest and Eucalyptus forest.

Notes:

Bugs in this family are known also as stink bugs and produce foul smelling defensive liquids.

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Brown Shield Bug - Poecilometis sp.

Species ID Suggestions

brown shield bug

Poecilometis sp.

Reference Link
C. Hedstrom
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