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Seed bug

Daerlac cephalotes

Photo by Mark Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

I noticed this tiny bug (about 4mm long) because of the interesting wing colours and patterns. The behaviour of this critter was so much like a wasp... searching... feeling... and quite fast.

Habitat:

Exploring heavily creviced bark on a very large eucalyptus in outer suburban back yard.

Notes:

Amazing. It's not a wasp but a broad headed bug. Thanks Martin and Stephen for direction.

http://bie.ala.org.au/species/urn:lsid:biodiversity.org.au:afd.taxon:e1…

Reference Links:

Daerlac cephalotes | True Bugs - family Rhyparochromidae | Insect Gallery

Species ID Suggestions

Seed Bug (Broad-headed bug)

Daerlac cephalotes

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MartinL
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Broad-headed bug

family Alydidae
stho002
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Comments (3)
Mark Ridgway
Thanks guys. Yes Martin - your 'Popeye' bug. You're making me feel bad for a poor shot - I can't see those fabulous front femurs so clearly.
MartinL
You may recall seeing this once before... http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/21394252
stho002
Ah yes, that's the critter! I was getting there!

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Dandenong Ranges - fauna & flora
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Backyard Habitats of the World
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PublishedDecember 17, 2013

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