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Unidentified at suppressed - 27 Oct 2023
Unidentified at suppressed - 27 Oct 2023
Unidentified at suppressed - 27 Oct 2023
Unidentified at suppressed - 27 Oct 2023
Unidentified at suppressed - 27 Oct 2023
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Psapharus sp. 27 Oct 2023 Csteele4

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Cleverly played dead when I touched the plant it was on, trying to bring the lead closer for a better look. Wiggled a leg when poked, then went back to pretending to be dead, until I put it down and it went on its way after a few minutes. Bizarre and clever.

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 27 Oct 2023 04:37 PM Recorded on
  • Csteele4 Recorded by

Additional information

  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Grasses Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • False Pollinator Insect on Flower

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