Leptocoris mitellatus (Leptocoris bug)


Family Rhopalidae.

Similar in size to the Harlequin bug, but the body is a bit narrower. Overall reddish colour. In Canberra, large colonies can form under trees of the introduced Koelreuteria paniculata (Golden Rain Tree), where they appear to feed on the fallen seeds.


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Nymph

Regional distribution

Leptocoris mitellatus is listed in the following regions:


Map distribution

Leptocoris mitellatus has been reported at the following locations:

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