Choerocoris paganusCommon name: Ground Shield Bug

Meaning of name: Unknown.

Distribution: This bug has been found throughout Australia.

Remarks: This bug has been seen in December and January. The eggs were seen hatching in early December, the fully developed adults were seen in January.

The adult bug is approximately 10 millimetres long.

References: Atlas of Living Australia https://bie.ala.org.au/species/urn:lsid:biodiversity.org.au:afd.taxon:036528a3-f9b9-4764-9e49-b8bba232c810

http://www.ces.csiro.au/aicn/system/c_1875.htm

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