Tectocoris diophthalmus

Cotton harlequin bug at Bundaberg North, QLD

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Identification history

Tectocoris diophthalmus 8 Mar 2025 DiBickers
Tectocoris diophthalmus 21 Apr 2024 AlisonMilton
Tectocoris diophthalmus 21 Apr 2024 Petesteamer

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Bundaberg North, garden shrubs, multiple individuals, congregating for breeding??

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AlisonMilton wrote:
   21 Apr 2024
@Petesteamer Not a beetle. A true bug-shield bug.

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  • Shrub twigs Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Breeding behaviour Insect behaviour on flower

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