Green Shield Bug

Cuspicona privata

Bug Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

A green shield bug that lacks any horns protruding from the sides of the pronotum the edges of the abdomen have small black tipped spines.

Size

Can grow to around 8.5mm long

Habitat

Amoungst vegetation

Distribution

Southeastern Australia including around Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2022-07-31 13:41:35)
Won-Gun Kim via Ellura Sanctuary (accessed 2022-02-07 10:43:19)

Quick Facts

Common name: Green Shield Bug
Scientific name: Cuspicona privata Walker, 1867
Family: Pentatomidae
Category: Bug Life › Bugs
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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