Sighting 4481992
Poecilometis sp. (genus)
1 A Gum Tree Shield Bug at Wellington Point, QLD
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| Poecilometis sp. (genus) | 14 Mar 2025 | MichaelMulvaney | ||
| Unverified | 7 Apr 2023 | TimL |
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A True Bug sighted in a close encounter with a Spiny Bark Mantid. The two briefly collided and the Mantid then shied away. Both went on their way. Thanks to Barbara for the initial sighting.
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Location information
- Coordinates 153.244890-27.511537
- Altitude 15.4m
- Places Wellington Point, QLD
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 6 Apr 2023 09:54 AM Recorded on
- TimL Recorded by
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
Collections
- TimL NatureMapr Poecilometis sp. (genus) Shield, Stink & Jewel Bugs (Pentatomoidea) True bugs (Hemiptera, Heteroptera) Insects
Species information
- Poecilometis sp. (genus) Scientific name
- A Gum Tree Shield Bug Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 823.2m Recorded at altitude
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6 / 7
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- Verified by an expert moderator
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