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

Cotton Harlequin Bug, Tectocoris diophthalmus, family Scutelleridae

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The Hibiscus Harlequin Bug

"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.

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Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By SUGIAN1212

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Uploaded May 1, 2024. Captured Apr 14, 2024 14:38 in 110-140 King St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
  • f/20.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.