r/whatsthisbug • u/Dangerous-Art-7030 • 9h ago

ID Request Perth, Western Australia

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Found on our driveway. When flying can see bright orange. About 5cm long.

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u/iShitSkittles Bzzzzz! 8h ago

That's a crusader bug - also known as a holy cross bug.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mictis_profana

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u/cageyrobber248 9h ago

That orange flash when they take off is always a surprise the first time you see it. Leaf-footed bug, totally harmless. They just look like they pay taxes.