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Shield bugs - Genera Dippilana

This page contains pictures and information about Shield Bugs of genera Dippilana that we found in the Brisbane area, Queensland, Australia.
 
Brown Shield Bug
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Dippilana sp., body length nymph15mm, adult 20mm
The Shield Bugs are fairy common in Brisbane forest and bushland. Many species look similar and hard to be identified. They are also known also as stink bugs and produce foul smelling defensive liquids. More pictures and information on the Shield Bugs please chick here.
 
 
 

Reference:
1. Stink Bugs of Australia - FaunaKeys,  Australian Museum online 2003.
2. Dippilana Distant, 1920 - by Gerry Cassis, Emma Betts and Michael Elliott, Stink Bugs, Fauna Net, Australian Museum 2002
3. Dippilana Distant, 1910 - Australian Biological Resources Study, 2008. 

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Last updated: April 12, 2008.