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Riptortus sp. (Family=Alydidae)
Elongated pale red bug with spines on the pronotum and large spined femur. Nymphs found nearby are probably the same species.
Attending Acacia seed pods. The late instar nymphs were clearly feeding on the acacia seedpods.
Riptortus serripes http://www.flickr.com/photos/malcolm_nq/...
Spotted on Feb 10, 2012
Submitted on Feb 10, 2012
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Thank you latimeria, this is also known as the broad headed bug http://www.flickr.com/photos/pcoin/51761...
Added the nymphs and the ID for this bug
Broad-headed bug, family Alydidae.