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Pentatomid Bug - adult (Commius elegans) A spectacular black stink bug with a yellow and white patterns on thorax and wings. Legs and antennae were also black. The underside was white.<br /> This one was seen clambering over an Acacia bush but they are usually found on the native Cherry Ballart (Exocarpos cupressiformis). Australia,Commius elegans,Geotagged,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Pentatomid Bug - adult (Commius elegans)

A spectacular black stink bug with a yellow and white patterns on thorax and wings. Legs and antennae were also black. The underside was white.
This one was seen clambering over an Acacia bush but they are usually found on the native Cherry Ballart (Exocarpos cupressiformis).

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  1. View Martin Lagerwey's profile
    Martin Lagerwey
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    This must be one of the most handsome of all Pentatomidae bugs Posted 9 years ago
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    Leuba Ridgway
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    Totally agree Martin. Posted 9 years ago

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The Commius elegans

Commius elegans is an Australian species of stink bug. Both the adults and the nymphs feed on the leaves and stems of the Cherry Ballart.

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Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by WildFlower
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Uploaded Mar 24, 2016. Captured Oct 12, 2014 12:37 in 13 Wicks Rd, The Basin VIC 3154, Australia.
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  • SZ-10
  • f/3.7
  • 10/3200s
  • ISO800
  • 10.99mm