This is the Cotton Harlequin Bug that is found in Eastern Australia.
It is a member of the Jewel Bug family because of its bright metallic colours. The Females & Males are different colours, this being a Female & the Males being Blue/Red.
The Harlequin Bug feeds on the juices of Hibiscus flowers, so it explains why I found this one & a few more all over the Hibiscus Flowers at the Botanical Gardens.
Let me know what you think of this bug & if you have seen one! I am so intrigued by the colours of insects & bugs all around the world.
© The Little Leaf 2012
So pretty … and what fantastic photos .. you’re so talent … I love bugs.
They are very fascinating! I was so intrigued my the colours of this one :)
WOW you have amazing photography skills!
Thank you Auntie K :)
Sunning composition in all three imaes
Thank you so much
You are very welcome
awesome pix! The light looks so gorgeous! BTW, got my samsung galaxy note 2 yesterday. I’ve not tried it out to take many shots but the one shot I took last night, trying out a candle-lit shot, I was pretty amazed at its results. Will post that photo….
Thank you Stephanie! Ohh you have a Galaxy note? & Its the new one that has just come out??!!! Jealous – but really I guess we cant keep up with technology! Let me know how you go!
Beautiful photography! I loved the clarity, the choice (and use) of the background and the color contrast.
Thank you Nikhil, very much! :)
Beautiful compositions. I have seen this bug around here, but I have no clue what it is.
Thank you again Gracie :)