Hibiscus Harlequin Bug

Gardens, urban areas, and coastal scrubland, primarily on host plants in the Malvaceae family.

Sap-sucking insect that feeds on its host plants, including Hibiscus, Cotton, and Kurrajong trees.

Nymphs often cluster together for protection; females exhibit maternal care by guarding their egg clusters until they hatch. They are known for their striking iridescent colors that can vary from orange to metallic green/blue.

Generally harmless to humans but can be a minor garden pest by causing flower buds to drop or damaging young shoots; they play a role in the local food web as prey for birds and predatory insects.