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Poecilometis sp.
About 2cm in length, papery wings shielded under harder wing cover, intricately patterned, grey and cream, known as Stink Bugs due to the ability to produce a foul smell mostly used to deter enemies. Piercing mouthparts used to extract sap from plants and the living juices from other insects. Accurate ideas on ID welcome.
Found in all parts of Australia in varied habitats, This one on lemongrass plant in semi-garden setting adjacent to dry woodland.
Spotted on Dec 23, 2013
Submitted on Dec 26, 2013
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