Rhyparochromidae (family)

Seed bug at Acton, ACT

Rhyparochromidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 26 Aug 2019
Rhyparochromidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 26 Aug 2019
Rhyparochromidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 26 Aug 2019
Rhyparochromidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 26 Aug 2019
Rhyparochromidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 26 Aug 2019
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Identification history

Rhyparochromidae (family) 12 Oct 2020 KimPullen
Rhyparochromidae (family) 12 Oct 2020 KimPullen
Euander lacertosus 27 May 2020 michaelb
Unidentified 28 Aug 2019 TimL

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User's notes

Sighted on a handrail in ANBG's Rainforest Gully and appeared to be attracted to a drop of liquid on the handrail. 6mm body length. Unsure what type of insect this is.

5 comments

Bron wrote:
   17 Apr 2020
I'm not certain about this Tim L - it's an adult and quite small ...
michaelb wrote:
   20 May 2020
Hi Bron I don't think this is an assassin bug, but it is very interesting. The rostrum or proboscis is not right.
Bron wrote:
   20 May 2020
On closer examination I agree Michael.
michaelb wrote:
   27 May 2020
I asked Roger Farrow to comment on this one. He said:
"Its a seed bug in the family Lygaeidae possibly Euander lacertosus but it needs an expert to confirm this.".
Bron wrote:
   27 May 2020
Thanks Michael I had a look on ALA at Euander lacertosus but agree with Roger - we need an expert to confirm. The wing pattern is rather different, the body on this one is shiny and the wings too short. I'm still uncertain - definitely Lygaeidae though.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 26 Aug 2019 01:55 PM Recorded on
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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