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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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At least 1 Abundance
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Csteele4 NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Weevils (Curculionoidea) Beetles (Coleoptera) Insects

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Alive / healthy Animal health
Grasses Associated plant
12mm to 25mm Animal size
False Insect on a flower

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