Cotton Harlequin Bug (Tectocoris diophthalmus) Family – Scutelleridae

Published April 26, 2014 | By admin

Also known as the Hibiscus Harlequin Bug the image on left is of an adult male with metallic blue and red patches. The image on right is a fifth instar Nymph with bright metallic blue colour. They feed mostly on young shoots piercing and sucking the stems of Malvaceae. Not commonly found in the Conservation Area after hitching a ride in a visiting vehicle.