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Crusader Bug Nymph -3rd instar (Mictis profana) The 3 rd instar (developmental stage) of the crusader bug is about 15 mm long with yellow patches on legs, antennal segments and thorax. This was seen on the same wattle plant as a 5th instar nymph seen here<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/36787/crusader_bug_nymph_-_5th_instar_mictis_profana.html" title="Crusader Bug Nymph - 5th instar (Mictis profana)"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2767/36787_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=IhiCQVhPs2XiI%2BnPf2NYDWPH7Kg%3D" width="200" height="150" alt="Crusader Bug Nymph - 5th instar (Mictis profana) With a handsome black trimmed yellow &quot;waistcoat&quot;, this nymph is the 5th and last instar (developmental stage) of the Crusader bug. it was about 25 mm long and was seen on a young wattle plant along with a 3rd instar nymph seen here<br /> http://www.jungledragon.com/image/36786/crusader_bug_nymph_-3rd_instar_mictis_profana.html<br /> The last instar has totally brown legs, yellow tipped antennae and yellow wing buds.<br /> An adult was around but I did not see him/her on the day - will keep looking. Australia,Geotagged,Mictis profana,Summer" /></a></figure> These sap-sucking coreid bugs live on wattle. Australia,Geotagged,Mictis profana nymph,Summer,coreid bug Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Crusader Bug Nymph -3rd instar (Mictis profana)

The 3 rd instar (developmental stage) of the crusader bug is about 15 mm long with yellow patches on legs, antennal segments and thorax. This was seen on the same wattle plant as a 5th instar nymph seen here

Crusader Bug Nymph - 5th instar (Mictis profana) With a handsome black trimmed yellow "waistcoat", this nymph is the 5th and last instar (developmental stage) of the Crusader bug. it was about 25 mm long and was seen on a young wattle plant along with a 3rd instar nymph seen here<br /> http://www.jungledragon.com/image/36786/crusader_bug_nymph_-3rd_instar_mictis_profana.html<br /> The last instar has totally brown legs, yellow tipped antennae and yellow wing buds.<br /> An adult was around but I did not see him/her on the day - will keep looking. Australia,Geotagged,Mictis profana,Summer
These sap-sucking coreid bugs live on wattle.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Can you explain a bit more what instar means? I'm asking for a friend ;) Posted 9 years ago
  2. View Leuba Ridgway's profile
    Leuba Ridgway
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    Larval forms of insects develop into mature adults by shedding their skins (moulting/ecdysis) at regular intervals. The larval stage between each moult is called an "instar". Some insects, as in this case have about 5 instars. The last one emerges as an adult after a final moult. I will amend then notes to include "developmental stage". Thanks Ferdy. I get carried away sometimes ! Posted 9 years ago
  3. View Annette Flottwell's profile
    Annette Flottwell
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    excellent shot and great writeup Posted 9 years ago
  4. View Leuba Ridgway's profile
    Leuba Ridgway
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    Thank you Annette. Posted 9 years ago

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The Crusader Bug

"Mictis profana" is a species of insect in the family Coreidae known by the common names crusader bug and holy cross bug. It is distributed in Australia, Indonesia, and the Indo-Pacific. The insect can be seen in most habitat types, from urban areas to the coastal heath, except for the desert.

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Similar species: True Bugs
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Uploaded Mar 15, 2016. Captured Mar 11, 2016 13:13 in Ringwood to Belgrave Rail Trail, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia.
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  • SZ-10
  • f/3.7
  • 10/1000s
  • ISO80
  • 10.99mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.