Rhuma argyraspis

Webbed Grey at Melba, ACT

Rhuma argyraspis at Melba, ACT - 19 Nov 2018 12:03 PM
Rhuma argyraspis at Melba, ACT - 19 Nov 2018 12:03 PM
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Rhuma argyraspis 3 Jul 2021 donhe
Rhuma argyraspis 3 Jul 2021 ibaird
Unidentified 3 Jul 2021 Bron

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4 comments

donhe wrote:
   3 Jul 2021
Bronwyn: love your lateral views of this species showing the elevated scales.
Bron wrote:
   3 Jul 2021
Thanks Don. Do you think they can raise/lower the scales? If so, why?
donhe wrote:
   3 Jul 2021
Maybe voluntary, maybe to release pheromones, or appear more attractive to opposite sex, or enhance camouflage. That is a non-trivial question. Good topic for a PhD. student.
Bron wrote:
   3 Jul 2021
There's a challenge!

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