Rayieria basifer

Braconid-mimic plant bug at Cooma, NSW

Rayieria basifer at Cooma, NSW - 1 Feb 2023
Rayieria basifer at Cooma, NSW - 1 Feb 2023
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Identification history

Rayieria basifer 2 Feb 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 1 Feb 2023 mahargiani

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User's notes

On underside of eucalyptus leaf. DIdn't move much. Assassin bug nymph?

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   2 Feb 2023
The crater like damage on eucalyptus leaves is a bit of a telltale feature of this genus. This is a nymph as you suggest.

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 1 Feb 2023 02:49 PM Recorded on
  • mahargiani Recorded by

Additional information

  • eucalyptus Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

Species information

  • Rayieria basifer Scientific name
  • Braconid-mimic plant bug Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 855.59m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Eucerocoris braconoides Eucerocoris tumidiceps Rayieria tumidiceps

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