Choerocoris paganus

Ground shield bug at Paddys River, ACT

Choerocoris paganus at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Jan 2022
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Identification history

Choerocoris paganus 30 Jan 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 30 Jan 2022 WindyHen

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Jewel Beetle

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   30 Jan 2022
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Nearby sightings

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Chrysididae (family) (Cuckoo wasp or Emerald wasp) at Cotter Reserve - 21 Dec 2023 by NickDaines
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Lamprima aurata (Golden stag beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Hemigomphus heteroclytus (Stout Vicetail) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Ceyx azureus (Azure Kingfisher) at Coree, ACT - 2 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Ceyx azureus (Azure Kingfisher) at Coree, ACT - 2 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Hemigomphus sp. (genus) (Vicetail) at Coree, ACT - 2 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Hemigomphus heteroclytus (Stout Vicetail) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Coree, ACT - 6 Mar 2022 by CedricBear
Arum italicum (Italian Arum) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Feb 2022 by JohnBundock
Ceyx azureus (Azure Kingfisher) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by tom.tomward@gmail.com
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Hemigomphus heteroclytus (Stout Vicetail) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Phaps chalcoptera (Common Bronzewing) at Coree, ACT - 1 Feb 2022 by RodDeb
Heteropsilopus ingenuus (A long-legged fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Feb 2022 by RodDeb
Nososticta solida (Orange Threadtail) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Feb 2022 by RodDeb
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2022 by Christine
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Coree, ACT - 22 May 2021 by PeteWoodall
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Austrogomphus guerini (Yellow-striped Hunter) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Elhamma australasiae (Elhamma) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Dromaius novaehollandiae (Emu) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Hemigomphus heteroclytus (Stout Vicetail) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Hemigomphus gouldii (Southern Vicetail) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Gyrinidae sp. (family) (Unidentified whirligig beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Maratus griseus (Jumping spider) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Jan 2021 by Christine
Blepharotes splendidissimus (Giant Blue Robber Fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Feb 2020 by rawshorty
Anilara sp. (genus) (A jewel beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Feb 2020 by Harrisi
Cordulephya pygmaea (Common Shutwing) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Rubus sp. (Blackberry) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Ceyx azureus (Azure Kingfisher) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Feb 2020 by Liam.m
Gambusia holbrooki (Gambusia, Plague minnow, Mosquito fish) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Feb 2020 by Christine
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 May 2019 by Christine
Alternanthera denticulata (Lesser Joyweed) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Apr 2019 by Mike
Gratiola peruviana (Australian Brooklime) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Apr 2019 by Mike
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Apr 2018 by MatthewFrawley
Gambusia holbrooki (Gambusia, Plague minnow, Mosquito fish) at Coree, ACT - 8 Apr 2018 by MatthewFrawley
Callistemon sieberi (River Bottlebrush) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Feb 2018 by JaneR
Ludwigia palustris (Marsh Purslane) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Feb 2018 by JaneR
Alternanthera denticulata (Lesser Joyweed) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Feb 2018 by JaneR
Gratiola peruviana (Australian Brooklime) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Feb 2018 by JaneR
Lycopus australis (Native Gipsywort, Australian Gipsywort) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Feb 2018 by JaneR
Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Feb 2018 by JaneR
Lythrum salicaria (Purple Loosestrife) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Feb 2018 by JaneR
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Jul 2017 by JohnBundock

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 30 Jan 2022 01:53 PM Recorded on
  • WindyHen Recorded by

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  • Grass Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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