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Metrosideros thomasii Native to New Zealand. Brilliant crimson flowers in spring and sporadically through the year. <br /> <br /> Centre of this image - male and female cotton harlequin bugs can be seen within the foliage (Tectocoris diophthalmus). <br /> <br /> Australia,Flora,Geotagged,Metrosideros thomasii,Myrtaceae,Myrtales,New Zealand Christmas Bush,Shrub,botany,metrosideros thomasii,new south wales,plant,spring Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Metrosideros thomasii

Native to New Zealand. Brilliant crimson flowers in spring and sporadically through the year.

Centre of this image - male and female cotton harlequin bugs can be seen within the foliage (Tectocoris diophthalmus).

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Oh wow, would never have noticed that bug! Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Ruth Spigelman's profile
      Ruth Spigelman
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      I've had this shot a while and only just noticed them myself after posting - thanks to the 'scroll in' button! I'd really love to come across a mass grouping of these insects, due to their vibrant colours, it really is a sight to behold. Posted 5 years ago

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The New Zealand Christmas Bush

A species of plant within the myrtle (Myrtaceae) family.

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Similar species: Myrtles, Evening Primroses.
Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Jun 16, 2020. Captured Sep 13, 2019 14:46 in 25A Charlotte St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/4.5
  • 1/332s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.