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Dindymus versicolor
Suspected harlequin bug nymph about 14mm long hanging from acacia stem.
Parkland planted shrubs.
"These sucking insects have a reputation as a pest in the garden, damaging a wide range of plants. They are known to damage a variety of crops and ornamentals. The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries report they attack cotton, pome fruits, stone fruits, fig, grape, kurrajong, strawberry, vegetables, wisteria, dahlia and violet." - [Wikipedia]
Spotted on Nov 17, 2012
Submitted on Nov 17, 2012
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