Landcare Research - Manaaki Whenua

Landcare-Research -Manaaki Whenua

Rostrum (beak): first segment thick, exposed

Humeri (hind corners of pronotum) broadly triangular or rounded, not extended laterally into a sharp spine. Connexivum (side of abdomen) with hind corner of segments square or rounded, not extended into a spine. Underside of thorax between mid and hind legs with ear-shaped scent gland opening. Venter (underside of abdomen) with weak spine, extended in front only as far as base of hind legs.

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Brown soldier bug - Cermatulus nasalis

Native to New Zealand


Humeri (hind corners of pronotum) pointed, extended laterally into a sharp spine. Connexivum (side of abdomen) with hind corner of segments pointed, extended into a black-tipped spine. Underside of thorax between mid and hind legs without ear-shaped scent gland opening. Venter (underside of abdomen) with strong spine, extended in front as far as base of mid legs.

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Schellenberg’s soldier bug - Oechalia schellenbergii

Native to New Zealand