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Choerocoris variegatus

1 Variable Jewel Bug at Holder, ACT

Choerocoris variegatus at Holder, ACT - 11 Feb 2023
Choerocoris variegatus at Holder, ACT - 11 Feb 2023
Choerocoris variegatus at Holder, ACT - 11 Feb 2023
Choerocoris variegatus at Holder, ACT - 11 Feb 2023
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Identification history

Choerocoris variegatus 13 Feb 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 11 Feb 2023 Miranda

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Significant sighting

MichaelMulvaney noted:
13 Feb 2023

An uncommon sighting in our region

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Nearby sightings

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Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) bicingulatum (Halictid Bee) at Holder, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by Miranda Megachile (Hackeriapis) tosticauda (Native tosticauda resin bee) at Holder, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by Miranda Megachile (Hackeriapis) oblonga (A Megachild bee) at Holder, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by Miranda Carphurus sp. (genus) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Holder, ACT - 3 Oct 2021 by Miranda
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) bicingulatum (Halictid Bee) at Holder, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by Miranda
Megachile (Hackeriapis) tosticauda (Native tosticauda resin bee) at Holder, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by Miranda
Megachile (Hackeriapis) oblonga (A Megachild bee) at Holder, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by Miranda
Carphurus sp. (genus) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Holder, ACT - 3 Oct 2021 by Miranda

Location information

Species information

  • Choerocoris variegatus Scientific name
  • Variable Jewel Bug Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Rare or uncommon Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 11 Feb 2023 05:59 PM Recorded on
  • Miranda Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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