Poecilometis sp. (genus)

A Gum Tree Shield Bug at Ainslie, ACT

Poecilometis sp. (genus) at Ainslie, ACT - 22 Jan 2019
Poecilometis sp. (genus) at Ainslie, ACT - 22 Jan 2019
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Identification history

Poecilometis sp. (genus) 8 Feb 2019 michaelb
Poecilometis sp. (genus) 8 Feb 2019 michaelb
Poecilometis patruelis 22 Jan 2019 jb2602

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User's notes

Looks like 5th instar of Common Gum Tree Shield Bug - Poecilometis patruelis (Eumecopus patruelis)

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RogerF wrote:
   23 Jan 2019
Patruelis and strigatus are difficult to tell apart at this stage.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 22 Jan 2019 11:51 AM Recorded on
  • jb2602 Recorded by

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  • Silver birch, with Grey Planthoppers and a grasshopper. Associated plant

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