Nerthra sp. 1

Meaning of name:

Unknown.

Distribution:

There are 25 species of Toad bugs (Nerthra sp.) known in Australia with five being found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Description:

This bug was approximately 10 millimetres long.

Notes:

Most toad bugs are found near water but some species inhabit drier areas. They are predators that capture and eat other invertebrates.

It was seen in January.