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Poecilometis strigatus
A small stink bug, mostly black with white markings, speckles and leg bands.
Suburban garden.
Also known as 'Gum Tree Shield Bug' This looks like the 5th instar but Brisbane insects is very confusing on this. They may have some erroneous website links? http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_... http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_...
Spotted on Apr 1, 2012
Submitted on Apr 3, 2012
4 Comments
Nice clicks.
I'm a big fan of the true bugs myself. I love watching them.
Thanks oxyjack. ID is frustrating on this but should improve with time. I was amazed how far it could reach off the gate post towards my camera without falling off :).
Lovely!