Pentatomidae (family)

Shield or Stink bug at Evatt, ACT

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Identification history

	Pentatomidae (family)	5 Nov 2018	KimPullen
	Unverified	3 Nov 2018	TimL

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Possibly shield bug nymphs? The tiny egg casings were on a sprig of wattle. These nymphs all hatched together after 7 days, looking like tiny red 'full-stops' with legs. Photographed with a 5X macro lens.

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Location information

Coordinates 149.064227 -35.213299
Places Evatt, ACT

Sighting information

4 - 15 Abundance
2 Nov 2018 02:48 PM Recorded on
TimL Recorded by
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TimL Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Shield, Stink & Jewel Bugs (Pentatomoidea) True bugs (Hemiptera, Heteroptera) Insects

Additional information

Less than 5mm Animal size

Species information

Pentatomidae (family) Scientific name
Shield or Stink bug Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 1196.75m Recorded at altitude
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