Acanthosomatidae (family)

Unidentified Acanthosomatid shield bug at Hackett, ACT

Acanthosomatidae (family) at Hackett, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 01:06 PM
Acanthosomatidae (family) at Hackett, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 01:06 PM
Acanthosomatidae (family) at Hackett, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 01:06 PM
Acanthosomatidae (family) at Hackett, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 01:06 PM
Acanthosomatidae (family) at Hackett, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 01:06 PM
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Identification history

Acanthosomatidae (family) 20 Apr 2020 Bron
Acanthosomatidae (family) 23 Aug 2019 MichaelMulvaney
Ocirrhoe sp. (genus) 18 Jan 2019 MichaelMulvaney
Unverified 15 Dec 2018 TimL

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Two distinct insects are shown in the images.

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KimPullen wrote:
   20 Feb 2019
Possibly Acanthosomatidae. It would be good to examine the same plant to see if adults are present - they are easier to identify.

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  • Hibbertia scandens ANBG Section 101 Associated plant

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