Microvalgus sp. (genus) (Flower scarab) at ANBG

Flower scarab at ANBG

Microvalgus sp. (genus) at ANBG - 29 Oct 2018

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Identification history

Microvalgus sp. (genus)	30 Oct 2018	KimPullen
Microvalgus sp. (genus)	30 Oct 2018	RogerF
Unidentified	29 Oct 2018	Tim L

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Author's notes

Small flower chafers Microvalgus sp.? Very frenzied activity with the 3 small beetles constantly on the move. Possibly 2 males competing to mate with a female?

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Location information

Coordinates 149.104994-35.275300
Maps ANBG
Places Acton, ACT

Species information

Not Sensitive
Local Native
Non-Invasive

Sighting information

3 Abundance
Stenocarpus angustifolius Associated plant
Less than 5mm Animal size (mm)
Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour
28 Oct 2018 Recorded on
Tim L Recorded by