Commius elegans

Cherry Ballart Shield Bug at Hackett, ACT

Commius elegans at Hackett, ACT - 26 Feb 2019
Commius elegans at Hackett, ACT - 26 Feb 2019
Commius elegans at Hackett, ACT - 26 Feb 2019
Commius elegans at Hackett, ACT - 26 Feb 2019
Commius elegans at Hackett, ACT - 26 Feb 2019
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Identification history

Commius elegans 3 Jul 2019 michaelb
Commius elegans 28 Feb 2019 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 28 Feb 2019 TimL

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5 comments

KimPullen wrote:
   1 Mar 2019
Commius elegans is an Exocarpos feeder. It would be unusual to find them laying eggs on Citrus.
   1 Mar 2019
Thanks kim is there a commius species that feeds on citrus?
TimL wrote:
   1 Mar 2019
Kim, Michael, If it helps with identification, I'll look for any adult shield bugs on this plant next time I'm at the Gardens. I'll photograph any I see and link the sighting to this one (4201157). Tim
KimPullen wrote:
   1 Mar 2019
Michael, I don't know of any Commius that are citrus feeders. And Tim, it would certainly be great to get shots of any adult shield bugs on the same plant species. Kim.
TimL wrote:
   2 Mar 2019
Images of adult shield bugs on the same plant are shown in sighting 4201353. Hope this helps with identification. Tim.

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Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 26 Feb 2019 01:34 PM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

Additional information

  • Citrus australasica. A751373. ANBG Section 150 Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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