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Horehound Bug - Agonoscelis rutila  Agonoscelis rutila,Australia,Geotagged,Horehound bug,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

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  1. Observed in our garden. Posted 16 hrs ago

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The horehound bug is a stink bug which sucks the sap of the horehound plant, causing wilting of new shoots. They have five nymphal stages in their development. Although they usually attack horehound, they may also swarm on a variety of other trees and shrubs.

Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Oct 8, 2025. Captured Oct 8, 2025 14:34 in 72 Franklin Parade, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/10.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO200
  • 70mm