Family Rhopalidae.
Similar in size to the Harlequin bug, but the body is a bit narrower. Overall reddish colour. In Canberra, large colonies can form under trees of the introduced Koelreuteria paniculata (Golden Rain Tree), where they appear to feed on the fallen seeds.
Leptocoris mitellatus is listed in the following regions:
Canberra & Southern Tablelands | Southern Highlands | Far West New South Wales | Townsville
Maps
ANBG ANU Daley Precinct Australian National University Braemar City Renewal Authority Area Higgins Woodland Hughes Garran Woodland Hughes Grassy Woodland Katarina's garden MichaelBedingfied's Home Garden Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek Wingecarribee Local Government AreaPlaces
Braddon, ACT Higgins, ACT Melba, ACT Monash, ACT Wilcannia, NSW