Mictis profana Mating

Mictis profana (Crusader Bug)Mating Nymph

The adult form of Mictis profana are easily recognised by a yellow cross on its back, hence the common names of Crusader Bug and Holy Cross Bug.

The adult Mictis profana can be between approximately 20-25 mm long and whilst the male and female are similar in size and looks, the male of the species have stronger (thicker/heavier) looking spiny hind legs (as can be seen in some of the following photographs).

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Mictis profana (Crusader Bug)Mating Nymph

HemipteraIppatha australiensis Leptocoris Leptocoris mitellatus Macro view of L. mitellatus Leptocoris tagalicus Mictis profana (Crusader Bug) Mictis profana Mating Mictis profana Nymph Reduviidae Assassin Bugs

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