Eucalyptus Tip-wilter Bug

Amorbus obscuricornis

Bug Life Endemic IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

A bug that feeds on the sap from young Eucalyptus shoots and can cause wilting in younger plants particularly if the bugs are present in larger numbers.

Identification

The adult bug is dark brown to black in colour and features a short spine on each shoulder the nymphs are brighter in colour with yellow to orange and blacks.

Size

Can grow to around 20mm

Habitat

Amongst Eucalyptus trees in particular on young growth

Distribution

Across most Australian states including Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2022-08-02 10:11:37)

Quick Facts

Common name: Eucalyptus Tip-wilter Bug
Scientific name: Amorbus obscuricornis (Westwood, 1842)
Family: Coreidae
Category: Bug Life › Bugs
Origin: Endemic
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

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The Atlas of Living Australia

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