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Notius depressus A dark ( almost black) shield bug with bands of deep red on the legs and antennae.The connexivum, which is the dilated lateral margin of the abdomen, looked striking with alternating colours of black and red.<br /> This bug was spotted laying beautiful green pearly eggs.<br /> Spotted on a young eucalyptus tree in a nature reserve - Koolamara Waters. Australia,Geotagged,Notius depressus,Spring,pentatomidae eggs,shield bug Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Notius depressus

A dark ( almost black) shield bug with bands of deep red on the legs and antennae.The connexivum, which is the dilated lateral margin of the abdomen, looked striking with alternating colours of black and red.
This bug was spotted laying beautiful green pearly eggs.
Spotted on a young eucalyptus tree in a nature reserve - Koolamara Waters.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Cool bug, and a photo with a lot of value for introducing the species but also critical behavior. Posted 3 years ago
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    Ferdy Christant
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    Not to mention its arthropod #9,999 on the platform:
    https://www.jungledragon.com/wildlife/browse/animalia/arthropoda

    If only somebody would push it to 10K ;)     Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Leuba Ridgway's profile
      Leuba Ridgway
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      I'd be able to, with my next spotting. Posted 3 years ago
  4. View Calbost Niel's profile
    Calbost Niel
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    Leuba this is a truly momentous shot. Well done Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Leuba Ridgway's profile
      Leuba Ridgway
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      Thank you. I was so pleased to see this. Posted 3 years ago
  6. View NattyOne's profile
    NattyOne
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    Great Stink Bug! Posted 3 years ago
  7. View William Bodine's profile
    William Bodine
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    Aqua color eggs. Nice. Posted 3 years ago

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The Notius depressus

Notius depressus is a stink bug in the Notius genus. It occurs in parts of eastern Australia.

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Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Leuba Ridgway

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Uploaded Oct 13, 2021. Captured Oct 12, 2021 15:11 in Koolamara Waters, 22 Koolamara Blvd, Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia.
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  • SZ-10
  • f/3.7
  • 10/1000s
  • ISO64
  • 10.99mm

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