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Banksia Shield Bug - Poecilometis sp. 

Family Pentatomidae

This page contains pictures and information about Banksia Shield Bugs that we found in the Brisbane area, Queensland, Australia.

Length 20mm
 
We found this brown shield bug once during early summer in Alexandra Hill. It was resting on Banksia leaf. When disturbed, it flew to another Banksia tree near by. 
 
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Reference:
1. Stink Bugs of Australia - FaunaKeys,  Australian Museum online 2003.
 

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Last updated: May 14, 2005.