Achilus flammeus Kirby, 1818 is a animal in the Achilidae family, order Hemiptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Achilus flammeus Kirby, 1818

Achilus flammeus Kirby, 1818

Achilus flammeus, the red fungus bug, is a planthopper native to Australia, introduced to Auckland, New Zealand.

Family
Genus
Achilus
Order
Hemiptera
Class
Insecta

About Achilus flammeus Kirby, 1818

Achilus flammeus, commonly known as the red fungus bug, is a species of planthopper. It is native to Australia, and has been accidentally introduced to Auckland, New Zealand. Its scientific name was published by Kirby in 1818.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Hemiptera Achilidae Achilus

More from Achilidae

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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