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Tectocoris diophthalmus
Bug to 10mm long.
Brooding on stem. Cattana Wetlands QLD
The bug was protecting its brood of eggs. As I tried to take a photo of it, it would put itself between me and the eggs.
Spotted on Jul 14, 2012
Submitted on Mar 5, 2013
7 Comments
You're most welcome; Andrea!
Thank you S Frazier!
Very nice spot, and a great addition to the "Brooding behavior in insects and other invertebrates" mission!
Thank you Leuba, arlanda and Mayra!
Great!!!
Impressive picture!
Fantastic shot !