Neocistela ovalis

Comb-clawed beetle at Borough, NSW

Neocistela ovalis at Borough, NSW - 19 Oct 2023
Neocistela ovalis at Borough, NSW - 19 Oct 2023
Neocistela ovalis at Borough, NSW - 19 Oct 2023
Neocistela ovalis at Borough, NSW - 19 Oct 2023
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Identification history

Neocistela ovalis 25 Oct 2023 KimberiRP
Unidentified 20 Oct 2023 Paul4K

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KimberiRP wrote:
   25 Oct 2023
The third image is a different beetle, probably a Nectar scarab, Phyllotocus sp.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 19 Oct 2023 10:23 AM Recorded on
  • Paul4K Recorded by

Additional information

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

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