Mar 17, 2021

Eucalyptus Tip Bug (Amorbus alternatus) Nymph

 

Eucalyptus Tip-wilter Bug (Amorbus alternatus)

Nymph stage of a Eucalyptus Tip-wilter Bug (Amorbus alternatus), aka Gumtree Tip Bug, in the family Coreidae. The adults are typically dark brown in colour with light brown to orange on the legs and antennae, and alternated brown and yellow along the edges of the abdomen. Males have stouter hind femora and spiny hind legs. Body length about 20mm, plus antennae. They are relatively slow moving, but both adults and nymphs will release strong repellent odours when disturbed.

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