Pentatomidae (family)

Shield or Stink bug at Acton, ACT

Pentatomidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 11 Dec 2018
Pentatomidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 11 Dec 2018
Pentatomidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 11 Dec 2018
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Identification history

Pentatomidae (family) 14 Dec 2018 KimPullen
Unidentified 14 Dec 2018 AlisonMilton

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One egg looked like it was about to open. Didn't notice this at the time. If I had I would probably stayed longer to see if it emerged.

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  • 3 Abundance
  • 11 Dec 2018 10:11 AM Recorded on
  • AlisonMilton Recorded by

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  • Eggs Breeding behaviour

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