Neorrhina punctatum
Spotted flower chafer at Stromlo, ACT
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| Neorrhina punctatum | KimPullen | 18 Jan 2017 | |
| Neorrhina punctatum | ibaird | 14 Jan 2017 |
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First photo catches the beetle in the act of unfolding its wings prior to flight. Feeding on Blackthorn (Burasaia spinosa) at Uriarra Crossing Recreation Reserve. Seconds photo clearly shows pollen adhering to the beetle's body.
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Location information
- Coordinates 148.950093-35.251203
- Altitude 463.3m
- Maps Uriarra Recreation Reserve
- Places Stromlo, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 13 Jan 2017 12:03 PM Recorded on
- ibaird Recorded by
- Bursaria spinosa (flower) Associated plant
- 25mm to 50mm Animal size
- Unknown Gender
Collections
- ibaird Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Neorrhina punctatum Scarab beetles (Scarabaeidae) Beetles (Coleoptera) Insects
Species information
- Neorrhina punctatum Scientific name
- Spotted flower chafer Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1066.54m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
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Synonyms
Polystigma punctata Neorrhina punctata
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