Rhyparochromidae (family)

Seed bug at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Rhyparochromidae (family) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Dec 2022
Rhyparochromidae (family) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Dec 2022
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Identification history

Rhyparochromidae (family) 31 Jan 2023 KimberiRP
Rhyparochromidae (family) 29 Dec 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 27 Dec 2022 CathB

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Very ant-like

2 comments

   10 Jan 2023
Hi @RogerF do you have an idea of what this insect is?
RogerF wrote:
   11 Jan 2023
In Insects of Australia, Rhyparochrominae is a subfamily of Lygaeidae and contains the ant mimics and brachypterous lygaeids. We need a Hemiptera guide! I have suggested this to CSIRO Publishing. Good picture of extra floral nectaries as well.

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  • Acacia dealbata Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
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