''Lampromicra'' is a genus of

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in the family

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. As with other genera in this family, they may be referred-to as "jewel bugs" or "metallic shield bugs".

Distribution

''Lampromicra'' have been recorded in parts of Australia (Queensland, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Western Australia), Papua New Guinea, Indonesia,

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, Philippines,

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Species

The following species are recognised in the genus ''Lampromicra'': *'' Lampromicra aerea'' (Distant, 1892) *'' Lampromicra caledonica'' *'' Lampromicra elegans'' *'' Lampromicra geminata'' *'' Lampromicra leucocyanea'' *'' Lampromicra miyakona'' *'' Lampromicra senator'' (

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, 1803)

References

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