Leptocoris mitellatus (Leptocoris bug)

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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

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Leptocoris mitellatus (Leptocoris bug) at Wilcannia, NSW - 25 Aug 2013 by JanetRussell

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Leptocoris mitellatus (Leptocoris bug) at Wilcannia, NSW - 25 Aug 2013 by JanetRussell

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Species information

Leptocoris mitellatus Scientific name
Leptocoris bug Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 700.8m Recorded at altitude
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Location information

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Wilcannia, NSW

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