Oechalia schellenbergii, Predatory Shield Bug

Adults 7-12mm.

Oechalia schellenbergii, Predatory Shield Bug
Early September 2011
Ulverstone
On Acacia longifolia subsp. sopohorae.

Early October 2020
Bridport
Identification thanks to Simon Grove (TMAG)

Site rebuild by

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