True bugs (Hemiptera, Heteroptera)

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True bugs (Hemiptera, Heteroptera)

Assassin bugs (Reduviidae)

Shield, Stink & Jewel Bugs (Pentatomoidea)

Water & Shore Bugs (several families)

Other true bugs

Featured sightings

Adrisa sp. (genus) (Burrowing Bug) at Ainslie, ACT - 14 Jan 2025 by jb2602

Commius elegans (Cherry Ballart Shield Bug) at Yackandandah, VIC - 2 Dec 2024 by KylieWaldon

Canungrantmictis morindana (A true bug) at Mororo, NSW - 13 Dec 2024 by Topwood

Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Nov 2024 by ConBoekel

Oncopeltus (Oncopeltus) sordidus (Milk vine bug) at Jamberoo, NSW - 1 Sep 2024 by Smithsay

Sidnia kinbergi (Australian crop mirid) at Hall, ACT - 13 Mar 2024 by Anna123

Amorbus alternatus (Eucalyptus Tip Bug) at Mount Painter - 28 Feb 2024 by CathB

Nerthra sp. (genus) (Toad Bug) by LisaH

Latest sightings

Unidentified Other true bug at Hawker, ACT - 30 Mar 2025 by AlisonMilton

Amorbus atomarius (Eucalyptus Tip-wilter Bug) at Hawker, ACT - 30 Mar 2025 by AlisonMilton

Riptortus serripes (Brown Bean Bug) by JenniferS

Unidentified Other true bug by CH4RLI3

Reduviidae (family) at Lorne, NSW - 30 Mar 2025 by Butlinz

Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Jan 2025 by AlisonMilton

Amorbus alternatus (Eucalyptus Tip Bug) at Belconnen, ACT - 25 Mar 2025 by AlisonMilton

Amorbus alternatus (Eucalyptus Tip Bug) at Belconnen, ACT - 25 Mar 2025 by AlisonMilton

Amorbus alternatus (Eucalyptus Tip Bug) at Belconnen, ACT - 25 Mar 2025 by AlisonMilton

Mictis profana (Crusader Bug) at Belconnen, ACT - 25 Mar 2025 by AlisonMilton

Froggattia olivinia (Olive Lace Bug) at Parkes, ACT - 28 Mar 2025 by Hejor1

Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Parkes, ACT - 28 Mar 2025 by Hejor1

Nezara viridula (Green vegetable bug) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Mar 2025 by Jennybach

Amorbus rhombifer (Leaf-Footed Bug) at Bruce, ACT - 26 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Unidentified Other true bug at Melba, ACT - 25 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Oncopeltus (Oncopeltus) sordidus (Milk vine bug) at Acton, ACT - 26 Mar 2025 by Miranda

Unidentified Other true bug at Melba, ACT - 25 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) by amiessmacro

Nezara viridula (Green vegetable bug) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Mar 2025 by Jennybach

Amorbus (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Mawson, ACT - 27 Mar 2025 by Mike

Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Acton, ACT - 26 Mar 2025 by TimL

Rhyparochromidae (family) at Braddon, ACT - 26 Mar 2025 by Hejor1

Agonoscelis rutila (Horehound bug) at Braddon, ACT - 26 Mar 2025 by Hejor1

Nysius vinitor (Rutherglen bug) at Braddon, ACT - 26 Mar 2025 by Hejor1

Mutusca brevicornis (A broad-headed bug) at Braddon, ACT - 26 Mar 2025 by Hejor1

Mictis profana (Crusader Bug) at Braddon, ACT - 26 Mar 2025 by Hejor1

Choerocoris paganus (Ground shield bug) at Ballyroe, NSW - 31 Jan 2021 by TwoRivers

Unidentified True bug (Hemiptera, Heteroptera) at Mount Clear, ACT - 29 Nov 2024 by Tapirlord

Unidentified Assassin bug (Reduviidae) at Sawyers Gully, NSW - 10 Jan 2024 by LeeMears

Orthotylinae (Subfamily) (A plant bug) at Melba, ACT - 24 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Crookwell, NSW - 25 Mar 2025 by clarehoneydove

Zanchius (genus) at Melba, ACT - 21 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Austromiris nigronasutus at Melba, ACT - 20 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Agonoscelis rutila (Horehound bug) at Wallaroo, NSW - 23 Mar 2025 by Jek

Nezara viridula (Green vegetable bug) at Wallaroo, NSW - 23 Mar 2025 by Jek

Agonoscelis rutila (Horehound bug) at Watson, ACT - 23 Mar 2025 by Hejor1

Unidentified True bug (Hemiptera, Heteroptera) at Gunning, NSW - 21 Feb 2025 by ConBoekel

Nepidae (family) (Water Scorpion) at Kambah, ACT - 22 Mar 2025 by LineMarie

Brentiscerus putoni (A dirt-coloured seed bug) at Melba, ACT - 19 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Nezara viridula (Green vegetable bug) at Melba, ACT - 19 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Mar 2025 by AlisonMilton

Amorbus (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Mar 2025 by AlisonMilton

Mutusca brevicornis (A broad-headed bug) at Melba, ACT - 18 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Mirini sp. (tribe) (A mirid bug) by trevorpreston

Amorbus (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at O'Malley, ACT - 20 Mar 2025 by Mike

Nysius vinitor (Rutherglen bug) at Russell, ACT - 20 Mar 2025 by Hejor1

Nysius vinitor (Rutherglen bug) at Russell, ACT - 20 Mar 2025 by Hejor1

Daerlac cephalotes at Scullin, ACT - 10 Mar 2025 by AlisonMilton

Amorbus rubiginosus (A Eucalyptus Tip Bug) at Goulburn, NSW - 20 Mar 2025 by trevorpreston

Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Theodore, ACT - 19 Mar 2025 by Waterlilly

Enithares sp. (genus) at Bargo, NSW - 7 Apr 2024 by Snows

Amorbus rhombifer (Leaf-Footed Bug) at Bungendore, NSW - 26 Feb 2025 by clarehoneydove

Amorbus robustus (Eucalyptus Tip-wilter Bug) at Quialigo, NSW - 19 Mar 2025 by clarehoneydove

Taylorilygus apicalis (Brockenbacked Bug) at Quialigo, NSW - 19 Mar 2025 by clarehoneydove

Amphaces sp. (genus) (Shield bug) at Palerang, NSW - 19 Mar 2025 by Pirom

Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Isaacs, ACT - 19 Mar 2025 by Mike

Amorbus robustus (Eucalyptus Tip-wilter Bug) at Gunning, NSW - 21 Feb 2025 by ConBoekel

Poecilometis patruelis (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 18 Mar 2025 by Harrisi

Agonoscelis rutila (Horehound bug) at Uriarra Village, ACT - 11 Mar 2025 by RAllen

Froggattia olivinia (Olive Lace Bug) at Yarralumla, ACT - 10 Mar 2025 by W

Agonoscelis rutila (Horehound bug) at Cooma, NSW - 17 Mar 2025 by mahargiani

Amorbus rhombifer (Leaf-Footed Bug) at Hall, ACT - 16 Mar 2025 by Anna123

Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Hall, ACT - 16 Mar 2025 by Anna123

Dysdercus sidae (Pale Cotton Stainer) at Kambah, ACT - 16 Mar 2025 by DavidDedenczuk

Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 4 Feb 2025 by ConBoekel

Zanchius (genus) at Melba, ACT - 14 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Nysius sp. (genus) (Seed bug) at Melba, ACT - 14 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Stenophyella macreta (Pachygronthid bug) at Melba, ACT - 14 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Red Hill, ACT - 13 Mar 2025 by Harrisi

Agriopocoris sp. (genus) at West Hobart, TAS - 14 Mar 2025 by VanessaC

Arocatus rusticus (Swan Plant Seed Bug) at Reid, ACT - 15 Mar 2025 by Pirom

Amorbus alternatus (Eucalyptus Tip Bug) at Belconnen, ACT - 12 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Mictis profana (Crusader Bug) at Belconnen, ACT - 12 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Mictis profana (Crusader Bug) at Belconnen, ACT - 12 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Agonoscelis rutila (Horehound bug) at Majura, ACT - 14 Mar 2025 by Louisab

Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Belconnen, ACT - 12 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Bruce, ACT - 6 Mar 2025 by AlisonMilton

Theseus modestus (Gum tree shield bug) at Scullin, ACT - 10 Mar 2025 by AlisonMilton

Acanthosomatidae (family) (Unidentified Acanthosomatid shield bug) at Scullin, ACT - 10 Mar 2025 by AlisonMilton

Amorbus (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Scullin, ACT - 10 Mar 2025 by AlisonMilton

Mutusca brevicornis (A broad-headed bug) at Hawker, ACT - 12 Mar 2025 by debhart

Poecilometis sp. (genus) (A Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Braidwood, NSW - 12 Mar 2025 by MatthewFrawley

Unidentified Shield, Stink or Jewel Bug (Pentatomoidea) at Green Cape, NSW - 9 Mar 2025 by HelenCross

Cuspicona sp. (genus) (Shield bug) at Bargo, NSW - 8 May 2024 by Snows

Amorbus rhombifer (Leaf-Footed Bug) at Goulburn, NSW - 10 Mar 2025 by trevorpreston

Cuspicona thoracica (Shield bug) at Vincentia, NSW - 8 Mar 2025 by Miranda

Amorbus (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Feb 2025 by AlisonMilton

Amorbus (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Feb 2025 by AlisonMilton

Amorbus (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Feb 2025 by AlisonMilton

Amorbus (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Bangalee, NSW - 10 Mar 2025 by VanceLawrence

Amorbus rhombifer (Leaf-Footed Bug) at Fentons Creek, VIC - 8 Mar 2025 by KL

Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Lake George, NSW - 9 Mar 2025 by Hejor1

Trilaccus mimeticus (Braconid-mimic plant bug) at Lake George, NSW - 9 Mar 2025 by Hejor1

Poecilometis patruelis (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Koorawatha, NSW - 9 Mar 2025 by KooragindiJohn

Morna florens (Shield bug) at Burrinjuck, NSW - 8 Mar 2025 by Bidge

Poecilometis sp. (genus) (A Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Bargo, NSW - 2 Mar 2025 by Snows

Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Lake George, NSW - 8 Mar 2025 by Hejor1

Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Lake George, NSW - 8 Mar 2025 by Hejor1

Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at South Mount Cameron, TAS - 26 Jan 2025 by TassieTurners

Agonoscelis rutila (Horehound bug) at Braidwood, NSW - 8 Mar 2025 by MatthewFrawley

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Discussion

Hejor1 wrote:

29 Mar 2025

@ACTBioSecurity

Froggattia olivinia

MichaelMulvaney wrote:

29 Mar 2025

@Biosecurity another record

Froggattia olivinia

MichaelMulvaney wrote:

29 Mar 2025

Heather can you please fix the location
thanks

Froggattia olivinia

Jennybach wrote:

28 Mar 2025

Nezara viridula?

Nezara viridula

kasiaaus wrote:

28 Mar 2025

It's similar to Sidnia kinbergi but I don't think it matches.

Unidentified Other true bug

Significant sightings

Recent activity

Amorbus atomarius at Hawker, ACT

Riptortus serripes at Mount George, NSW

Reduviidae (family)

Pentatomidae (family) at Higgins, ACT

Amorbus alternatus at Belconnen, ACT

Amorbus alternatus at Belconnen, ACT

Amorbus alternatus at Belconnen, ACT

Froggattia olivinia at Parkes, ACT

Poecilometis strigatus at Murrumbateman, NSW

Nysius vinitor at Braddon, ACT

Species Richness Score (SRS)

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