Poecilometis strigatus

Gum Tree Shield Bug at Pinnacle NR (PIN)

Poecilometis strigatus at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 27 Nov 2023
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Identification history

Poecilometis strigatus 3 Dec 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Poecilometis strigatus 28 Nov 2023 MichaelBedingfield
Unidentified 27 Nov 2023 Jubeyjubes

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AlisonMilton wrote:
   27 Nov 2023
Hi @Jubeyjubes This is a shield bug, not a beetle.

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 27 Nov 2023 11:08 AM Recorded on
  • Jubeyjubes Recorded by

Additional information

  • Cassinia sp. Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Collecting pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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