Leptocoris mitellatus

Leptocoris bug at Hughes, ACT

Leptocoris mitellatus at Hughes, ACT - 12 Aug 2010
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Identification history

Leptocoris mitellatus 11 Jul 2017 KimPullen
Leptocoris mitellatus 11 Jul 2017 KimPullen
Dindymus versicolor 10 Jul 2017 ruthkerruish

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These insects can appear in very large numbers and can swarm onto all types of plants in very large numbers

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KimPullen wrote:
   12 Jul 2017
A few adults are visible amongst the mass of nymphs in different stages of development.

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  • Nymphs and adults clustering on fence posts. Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender

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