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Hibiscus Harlequin Bug, Tectocoris diophthalmus, family  Scutelleridae  Australia,Fall,Geotagged,Hibiscus Harlequin Bug,Tectocoris diophthalmus Click/tap to enlarge

Hibiscus Harlequin Bug, Tectocoris diophthalmus, family Scutelleridae

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"Tectocoris diophthalmus" is a brightly coloured convex and rounded shield-shaped bug with a metallic sheen that grows to about 20 mm. Adult females are mostly orange and males are both blue and red or orange. The colours are quite variable.

Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded May 15, 2022. Captured Apr 18, 2022 04:52 in 5 Horizons Dr, Salamander Bay NSW 2317, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
  • f/22.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm