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Red Fingernail Bug (Achilus flammeus) When it first flew past I thought it was a red moth. About 16mm long.<br /> Found on a glass window around midnight in suburban back yard.<br /> Also called &#039;Red fungus bug&#039; although I&#039;m not yet sure why. <br /> Most notably it is an endemic species of Victoria, New South Wales and New Zealand. <br /> Is this another species that got blown across the Tasman sea? Achilus flammeus,Australia,Geotagged,Red fungus bug,Spring Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Red Fingernail Bug (Achilus flammeus)

When it first flew past I thought it was a red moth. About 16mm long.
Found on a glass window around midnight in suburban back yard.
Also called 'Red fungus bug' although I'm not yet sure why.
Most notably it is an endemic species of Victoria, New South Wales and New Zealand.
Is this another species that got blown across the Tasman sea?

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Another "what the hell" moment, and with that I mean admiration. Stunning species! Posted 9 years ago
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    Ari Parviainen
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    I can imagine where that name comes from :). Awesome creature. Posted 9 years ago

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The Red fungus bug

''Achilus flammeus'', the red fungus bug, is a planthopper native to Australia, and accidentally introduced into Auckland City, New Zealand.

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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 Mar 9, 2016. Captured Nov 30, 2012 06:35 in 8 Alexandra St, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia.
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  • EX-Z2000
  • f/3.4
  • 1/15s
  • ISO200
  • 8.46mm

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