Monophlebulus sp. (genus)

Giant Snowball Mealybug at Wanniassa, ACT

Monophlebulus sp. (genus) at Wanniassa, ACT - 2 May 2023
Monophlebulus sp. (genus) at Wanniassa, ACT - 2 May 2023
Monophlebulus sp. (genus) at Wanniassa, ACT - 2 May 2023
Monophlebulus sp. (genus) at Wanniassa, ACT - 2 May 2023
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Identification history

Monophlebulus sp. (genus) 12 May 2023 pmillsApio87
Monophlebulus sp. (genus) 2 May 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 2 May 2023 theaoloughlin

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Orange and black bug with soft outer shell and six legs found on dead fallen eucalypt leaf. Curled in legs when picked up, but later legs came out and walked around.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 2 May 2023 02:05 PM Recorded on
  • theaoloughlin Recorded by

Additional information

  • Eucalyptus dead fallen leaf Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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