Insects
True bugs (Hemiptera, Heteroptera)
Shield, Stink & Jewel Bugs (Pentatomoidea)
Sighting 4362857

Scutiphora pedicellata

1 Metallic Jewel Bug at Acton, ACT

Scutiphora pedicellata at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 02:36 PM
Scutiphora pedicellata at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 02:36 PM
Scutiphora pedicellata at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 02:36 PM
Scutiphora pedicellata at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 02:36 PM
Scutiphora pedicellata at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 02:36 PM
Scutiphora pedicellata at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 02:36 PM
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Scutiphora pedicellata KimPullen 20 Dec 2020
Scutiphora pedicellata AlisonMilton 20 Dec 2020
Unverified WHall 20 Dec 2020

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5 comments

AlisonMilton
   20 Dec 2020
Bill, This is a shield bug - Scutiphora pedicellata
WHall
   20 Dec 2020
Thanks Alison, a beautiful insect.

Bill
AlisonMilton
   20 Dec 2020
Yes, it's actually called a jewel bug.
WHall
   20 Dec 2020
It took a little persuading to co-operate and be in a good spot to photograph.
AlisonMilton
   20 Dec 2020
Edited to put in True bug category.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 16 Dec 2020 02:36 PM Recorded on
  • WHall Recorded by
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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