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Hibiscus harlequin bug A brightly coloured, shield shaped bug with metallic sheen, approximately 15 mm in length. Found on most vegetation - preferred are Hibiscus plants from which they suck the sap from young shoots. Australia,Geotagged,Hemiptera,Hibiscus Harlequin Bug,Insect,Invertebrate,Macro,Scutelleridae,Summer,Tectocoris diophthalmus,arthropod,fauna,jewel bug,macro,metallic shield bug Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Hibiscus harlequin bug

A brightly coloured, shield shaped bug with metallic sheen, approximately 15 mm in length. Found on most vegetation - preferred are Hibiscus plants from which they suck the sap from young shoots.

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    Wow Ruth! That is one *stunning* shot! Posted 7 years ago
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    Great closeup Ruth brillant Posted 7 years ago

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The Hibiscus Harlequin Bug

"Tectocoris diophthalmus" is a brightly coloured convex and rounded shield-shaped bug with a metallic sheen that grows to about 20 mm. Adult females are mostly orange and males are both blue and red or orange. The colours are quite variable.

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Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded May 25, 2018. Captured Feb 13, 2018 11:25 in Unit 13/129 Scenic Dr, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
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