Phyllotocus rufipennis

Nectar scarab at Pialligo, ACT

Phyllotocus rufipennis at Pialligo, ACT - 11 Nov 2018
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Identification history

Phyllotocus rufipennis 13 Nov 2018 MichaelMulvaney
Phyllotocus rufipennis 13 Nov 2018 MatthewFrawley

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Thousands of these beetles swarming over a mature Red Box tree in full flower.

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Sighting information

  • 1,001 - 10,000 Abundance
  • 11 Nov 2018 01:52 PM Recorded on
  • MatthewFrawley Recorded by

Additional information

  • Eucalyptus polyanthemos Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour
  • Mixed Gender

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