Melanerythrus mactans

A seed bug at Bonner, ACT

Melanerythrus mactans at Bonner, ACT - 19 Nov 2019
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Identification history

Melanerythrus mactans 19 Nov 2019 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 19 Nov 2019 Aminis

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We often see these insects around the deck / fence / grass and a couple of weeks ago saw 12 together, apparently mating on a discarded corn cracker. We would love to know what they are.

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Aminis wrote:
   21 Nov 2019
Thank you MichaelMulvaney

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  • 12 Abundance
  • 19 Nov 2019 04:45 PM Recorded on
  • Aminis Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour

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