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Mirid grass bug

Description:

Winged with a stick-like appearance, pale brown in colour at around 20 mm long with two antennae extending an additional 8-10 mm.

Habitat:

Open grassland, close to bush.

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2 Comments

Mr.Swift
Mr.Swift 11 years ago

Thanks martinl - I just googled "Miridae" and the image results contained a few bugs of similar form. I'll keep looking within this family.

MartinL
MartinL 11 years ago

This is a type of 'true bug' and possibly in this family
http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_...

Mr.Swift
Spotted by
Mr.Swift

7211, Tasmania, Australia

Spotted on Nov 5, 2012
Submitted on Nov 13, 2012

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