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Shield Bug

Oncocoris apicalis

Description:

Brown bug appox 1.5 - 2 cm in length , white rimmed outer shell.

Habitat:

Local nature reserve, atleast 30 bugs all crawling over a shrub/plant with bean like (see 2nd photo) on it .

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2 Comments

CharliePrice
CharliePrice 9 years ago

Thanks so much Bayucca...if only i had all those close up , moving mouth parts like those pictures. I only had a small walk before collecting kids yesterday ..need to get more pics of some things i see. Sure helps with ID. Really appreciate your help . :)

CharliePrice
Spotted by
CharliePrice

Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

Spotted on Oct 21, 2014
Submitted on Oct 21, 2014

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