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Scutelleridae sp.
Probably some kind of Jewel beetle. Looks like the irradescent green ones I have in the garden. First time I've seen this colour though.
Spotted on Feb 23, 2013
Submitted on Feb 23, 2013
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thanks martini... I shall keep looking for a match!
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http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/173...
These are close but not quite yours.
Pam this is a scutelleridae bug, a shield backed bug. We must consider the possibility that this is the adult of your red bugs and red eggs mystery.
http://www.saveourwaterwaysnow.com.au/01...