Poecilometis patruelis

Gum Tree Shield Bug at Wodonga, VIC

Poecilometis patruelis at Wodonga, VIC - 10 Jan 2021 08:30 AM
Poecilometis patruelis at Wodonga, VIC - 10 Jan 2021 08:30 AM
Poecilometis patruelis at Wodonga, VIC - 10 Jan 2021 08:30 AM
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Identification history

Poecilometis patruelis 9 Jun 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Poecilometis patruelis 10 Jan 2021 KylieWaldon
Unidentified 10 Jan 2021 KylieWaldon

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My first bug I think! This bug was about 2 metres off the ground on a dead twig with spider webs on it. It was very keen to stay right there and didn't fly off even though it was aware I was there. It was red/orange/brown underneath and darker on top.

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Species information

  • Poecilometis patruelis Scientific name
  • Gum Tree Shield Bug Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 808.9m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • Synonyms

    Eumecopus patruelis

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