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Metallic jewel bug (Scutiphora pedicellata) A vivid metallic bug about 16mm long. Colours change depending on light direction. Found on euphorbiaceae (Ricinocarpos pinifolius). Obviously female and laying lime green eggs onto the same plant.<br /> <br /> Habitat:<br /> <br /> Found on Ricinocarpos pinifolius ( <a href="http://anpsa.org.au/r-pin.html" rel="nofollow">http://anpsa.org.au/r-pin.html</a> ) in Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve Australia,Geotagged,Langwarrin Reserve,Scutiphora pedicellata,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Metallic jewel bug (Scutiphora pedicellata)

A vivid metallic bug about 16mm long. Colours change depending on light direction. Found on euphorbiaceae (Ricinocarpos pinifolius). Obviously female and laying lime green eggs onto the same plant.

Habitat:

Found on Ricinocarpos pinifolius ( http://anpsa.org.au/r-pin.html ) in Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Colors change depending on light direction, would be cool to have a 2nd photo to show that ;) Posted 9 years ago
  2. View Martin Lagerwey's profile
    Martin Lagerwey
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    Egg laying. What a great observation!
    Here is a comprehensive paper on all Australian scutelleridae for your interest.
    I know you love these references.
    http://www.zobodat.at/pdf/DENISIA_0019_0275-0398.pdf
    Posted 9 years ago
    1. View Mark Ridgway's profile
      Mark Ridgway
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      Thanks Martin :) Posted 9 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 Mark Ridgway
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By Mark Ridgway

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Uploaded Oct 29, 2015. Captured Oct 23, 2015 01:36 in Centre Break, Langwarrin VIC 3910, Australia.
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  • DSC-HX30V
  • f/4.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO100
  • 9.43mm