My first (3) cache(s)
They may bugger you, they don’t bugger me. These caches are inspired by bugs. Love bugs! I believe here in South Australia we have some very attractive and amazing bugs, and the three bugs I have chosen for the three Bugger-me-Bugs caches are the ones commonly found, observed and photographed in my own back yard, the school yard and really, you can find them everywhere.. even here ..
I chose this spot because, well, have you noticed the name of the road? And because besides bugs, I just love these beautiful country roads and maybe you do too!
When you find the cache I hope you will be pleasantly surprised (bugger me) by my creatively crafted critter-caches… Enjoy!!!
Please take care and be aware of our beautiful wildlife.
Harlequin bug:
Harlequin bug or Dindymus versicolour, this is an Australian native.
Their general appearance is with black, red and orange/yellow making up their distinctive ‘harlequin’coat. Their undersides are a pretty green, sometimes with some yellow. However, there may be some colour variation.
The female is the larger of the species and they couple end to end while mating. Very young ones may just be red with a black spot and a little white around the margins. At a very cursory glance they can be mistaken for a ladybug.
These are one of the few bugs to actively hide from potential predators. If you watch them carefully you will notice that when they are not feeding they will stay in sheltered positions. If they are caught out in the open they will dive behind leaves and stems as you approach. They don’t go far and sneak back out when you stop moving.