Gum tree shield bug - Poecilometis strigatus

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comments (4)

Jivko Nakev

Lion

Hi Ernst, it doesn't look like P.strigatus to me. It looks more like a P.spenceri, although I am not sure. Note the difference in the coloration of the antennae and the legs.
https://bie.ala.org.au/species/urn:lsid:biodiversity.org.au:afd.taxon:6b4f99b8-7af8-4eaa-b0de-f118c450b171
https://bie.ala.org.au/species/urn:lsid:biodiversity.org.au:afd.taxon:bc89191a-6031-4597-b85f-2ac04f5620cd Posted 5 years ago
1. Ernst
  
  Lion
  
  Hi Jivko.
  I looked at P spenceri but the problem is the occurrence for that species is about almost 1000 km away from where we are . P strigatus is recorded through out our area . We are 80 km south east from Adelaide in Victor Harbor. I will check more of course and appreciate your input. Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Jivko Nakev
    
    Lion
    
    Thank you, Ernst. I understand. Maybe there are some color variations as well! If you find some more information, please share it. Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. Ernst
      
      Lion
      
      Will do. Posted 5 years ago

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By Ernst

Uploaded Aug 4, 2020. Captured Aug 3, 2020 12:59 in 66 Franklin Parade, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.

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Captured in the winter. More winter photos.