Theseus modestus is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, found in Australia.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Gum Tree Shield Bug being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Poecilometis apicalis
- Poecilometis patruelis
- Poecilometis strigatus
- Poecilometis australasiae
- Poecilometis punctiventris
- Poecilometis fuscescens
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera
- Family
- Pentatomidae
- Genus
- Theseus
- Species
- Theseus modestus
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