Bronze citrus bugs

Sap-sucking pests that can become a serious problem on poorly maintained citrus trees.

Bronze citrus bugs

What are they?

Bronze citrus bug is a native insect that feeds on most varieties of citrus trees in QLD and NSW. They are large shield-shaped insects about 25mm long and are bronze to nearly black in colour. They change in colour and appearance throughout their lifecycle, from small bright green eggs to fourth stage nymphs being bright orange initially, then changing to green/grey i...

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