Tasmanian Gelonus Bug

Gelonus tasmanicus

Bug Life Endemic IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

A Eucalyptus feeding bug that is brown in colour with the antennae featuring dark bands

Size

Can grow to around 15mm (needs clarification)

Habitat

Can be found in areas of Eucalyptus mainly wet

Distribution

Southestern Australia including 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 13:34:28)
Steinbauer, MJ 1996 , 'The biogeography and host plant utilisation of eucalypt feeding Coreidae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera)', PhD thesis, University of Tasmania. (accessed 2022-01-30 12:25:08)

Quick Facts

Common name: Tasmanian Gelonus Bug
Scientific name: Gelonus tasmanicus (Le Guillou, 1841)
Family: Coreidae
Category: Bug Life › Bugs
Origin: Endemic
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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