Poecilometis strigatus

Gum Tree Shield Bug at Queanbeyan West, NSW

Poecilometis strigatus at Queanbeyan West, NSW - 17 Sep 2016
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Identification history

Poecilometis strigatus 26 Sep 2016 KimPullen
Poecilometis strigatus 26 Sep 2016 KimPullen
Unidentified 25 Sep 2016 Speedsta

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2 comments

KimPullen wrote:
   26 Sep 2016
This is a nymph, i.e. an immature; the brown wings are just buds, not yet covering the black abdomen.
Speedsta wrote:
   26 Sep 2016
That was a lovely piece of trivia thank you Kim

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  • 17 Sep 2016 12:00 AM Recorded on
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