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Scutiphora pedicellata
A vivid metallic bug about 16mm long. Colours change depending on light direction. Two were found within a few metres on euphorbiaceae. At least one was obviously female and laying lime green eggs onto the same plant. (pic2)
Found on Ricinocarpos pinifolius ( http://anpsa.org.au/r-pin.html ) in Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve
family: SCUTELLERIDAE
subfamily: Scutellerinae
http://bie.ala.org.au/species/Scutiphora...
Spotted on Oct 23, 2015
Submitted on Oct 23, 2015
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