Crusader Bug Mictis profana (Fabricius, 1803)
Fauna Portal species: 1001
Mictis profana female, dorsal (HBI N2333-2)
Image: McCaffrey, S. Harding, C. (2009) Mictis profana (Mictis profana) Updated on 4/13/2011 3:56:29 PM Available online: PaDIL - http://www.padil.gov.au.
Fauna Portal Image No. 1234Diagnosis
The Crusader Bug is easily recognised by its dorsal cross-shaped pattern. It is the only described species in the genus Mictis in Australia.
Australia
- New South Wales
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Western Australia
Publications
(1980): A generic revision of the Asian and Australian Mictini (Heterroptera : Coreidae). Oriental Insects. 14: 221 - 251