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Tectocoris diophthalmus
Cotton Harlequin Bug about 24mm long
This one is unusual with no distinct markings and a pale pink/orange colour. Maybe teneral. Incredibly variable.
Found in a nature reserve on native sword grass (Ghania sp.?)
Feeds on Malvaceae
https://bie.ala.org.au/species/urn:lsid:...
Spotted on Dec 12, 2019
Submitted on Dec 17, 2019
3 Comments
Thought I was glad to get back into Melbourne's fresh air and the next day it was here too.
Enjoying the big smoke, Mark? Quite literally! Cool spotting. I love his cute little face :)
Surprised it loses all it's colorful markings as it goes through the stages. Very unusual. Nice catch Mark. Thanks.