Phyllotocus rufipennis

5 Nectar scarab at Symonston, ACT

Phyllotocus rufipennis at Symonston, ACT - 18 Dec 2022
Phyllotocus rufipennis at Symonston, ACT - 18 Dec 2022
Phyllotocus rufipennis at Symonston, ACT - 18 Dec 2022
Phyllotocus rufipennis at Symonston, ACT - 18 Dec 2022
Phyllotocus rufipennis at Symonston, ACT - 18 Dec 2022
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Identification history

Phyllotocus rufipennis 23 Dec 2022 AlisonMilton
Phyllotocus ruficollis 20 Dec 2022 michaelb
Unidentified 19 Dec 2022 RodDeb

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so many flying around and in the trees on the Gum flowers

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RodDeb wrote:
   22 Dec 2022
Not an expert in Beetles as we had the wrong species on this one, but do you think it may be Phyllotocus rufipennis just looking at the pics again and not P. ruficollis. Your time and help is greatly appreciated, thank you very much.

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  • 300 Abundance
  • 18 Dec 2022 12:46 PM Recorded on
  • RodDeb Recorded by

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  • Eucalyptus Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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