This bug is plant sap-feeder but also predator of larvae of other small insects

At a glance

Habitat Found amongst native shrublands
Size Can grow to around 12mm long or longer
Origin Endemic
Distribution Most of Australia including Tasmania
Descriptions
Distribution
Most of Australia including Tasmania
Habitat
Found amongst native shrublands
Size
Can grow to around 12mm long or longer

Identification

They have a distinct, raised pronotal collar whilst the colour is greens and reds
Common Name Red and Green Mirid Bug
Aliases No Known Aliases
Origin Endemic
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Distribution provided by The Atlas of Living Australia

Classification

Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumArthropoda
SubphylumHexapoda
ClassInsecta
SubclassPterygotes
OrderHemiptera
SuborderHeteroptera
InfraorderCimicomorpha
SuperfamilyMiroidea
FamilyMiridae
SubfamilyMirinae
TribeMirini
GenusPseudopantilius
SpeciesPseudopantilius australis
Synonyms

Synonyms

There are no known synonyms for this species
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