Neorrhina punctata

Spotted flower chafer at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Neorrhina punctata at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Dec 2022
Neorrhina punctata at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Dec 2022
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Identification history

Neorrhina punctata 11 Jan 2023 Amata
Neorrhina punctata 11 Jan 2023 Miranda

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One insect in flight zeroed in on one already on the plant so I'm guessing this was a male finding a female. She was not very interested and flew off.

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Fletchamia quinquelineata (Five-striped flatworm) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by tpreston
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Bartramiaceae at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Eusemocosma pruinosa (Philobota Group Concealer Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston
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Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Stromlo, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Poranthera microphylla (Small Poranthera) at Stromlo, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston
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Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by rawshorty
Gynoplistia (Gynoplistia) bella (A crane fly) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 15 Oct 2020 by SandraH
Linaria arvensis (Corn Toadflax) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 30 Sep 2020 by SandraH
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 24 Sep 2019 by RodDeb
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Apr 2015 by Caric

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Sighting information

  • 2 Abundance
  • 31 Dec 2022 03:52 PM Recorded on
  • Miranda Recorded by

Additional information

  • Kunzea Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour
  • Breeding behaviour Insect behaviour on flower

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