Bug FAQCrusader Bug
Mictis profana · Order: Hemiptera · Family: Coreidae
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They occur in most habitats except deserts and are native to Australia, Indonesia and the Indo-Pacific. They feed on many plants, including eucalypts, wattles, citrus, grape, tomato and beans, and can be a minor pest of citrus and wattles.
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How to recognize it
Adults are stout, grey-brown to brown and have a clear cream or yellow saltire on the back. Later-instar nymphs show a pair of orange spots on the abdomen and orange-marked wing pads.
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Size
Adults measure 20 to 25 mm in length and 7 to 10 mm in width.
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Life cycle
In males the hind legs are shorter and markedly swollen.
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Where it comes from
Their native range includes Australia, Indonesia and the Indo-Pacific region.
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Questions people ask
What plants can Crusader Bugs damage?
They can damage citrus and wattles, and may also feed on grape, tomato and beans.
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Where are Crusader Bugs found?
They occur in most habitats except deserts, from urban gardens to coastal heath.
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Are they native to my area?
They are native to Australia, Indonesia and the Indo-Pacific region.
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How can I recognize an adult Crusader Bug?
Adults are stout, grey-brown with a cream or yellow saltire on the back and measure about 20 to 25 mm long.
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- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mictis_profana
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