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Nature's gems and jewels Jewel bug with lovely markings, colours and metallic sheen. <br /> <br /> 15 mm length. Australia,Geotagged,Hemiptera,Macro,Scutelleridae,Scutiphora pedicellata,Spring,arthropod,entomology,fauna,insect,invertebrate,jewel bug,metallic shield bug,new south wales,true bug Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Nature's gems and jewels

Jewel bug with lovely markings, colours and metallic sheen.

15 mm length.

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    Patomarazul
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    Beautiful! Posted 2 years ago
  2. View William Bodine's profile
    William Bodine
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    Love these bug colors. Amazing shot. Posted 2 years ago
  3. View Paul Dirksen's profile
    Paul Dirksen
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    Very very nice Ruth. Posted 2 years ago
  4. View Calbost Niel's profile
    Calbost Niel
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    Great capture Ruth Posted 2 years ago, modified 2 years ago

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The Metallic Shield Bug

"Scutiphora pedicellata" is a species of insect in the jewel bug family. The species is found around the eastern coast of Australia in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria

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Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Nov 1, 2023. Captured Oct 31, 2023 11:59 in 51 Yule Rd, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/11.0
  • 10/1000s
  • ISO320
  • 105mm

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