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Brown Long-headed Shield Bug

Austromalaya reticulata

Description:

The Brown Long-headed Shield Bug (Austromalaya reticulata) is a common shield bug found in and around Brisbane, although I don't often see them in my yard. Perhaps certain plant species that attract them are not found in my garden. Another common species that looks very similar is the Eucalypt Shield Bug (Poecilometis patruelis).

Habitat:

Found on my verandah underneath a Ponytail Palm.

Notes:

Here's some info I found on the shield bugs - http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_...

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2 Comments

Neil Ross
Neil Ross 7 years ago

Thanks, Noveira. I don't think so, but then, I'm no expert. Here's that species as listed on the insect site - http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_... I remember having a lot of trouble trying to ID this one, and Austromalaya reticulata is as close as I could get. Nothing else seemed to match.

Noveira_Starsong
Noveira_Starsong 7 years ago

Could it be Anchises parvulus?

Neil Ross
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Neil Ross

Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Spotted on Nov 24, 2013
Submitted on Nov 24, 2013

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