Mordella sp. (genus)

Pintail or tumbling flower beetle at Lyons, ACT

Mordella sp. (genus) at Lyons, ACT - 14 Dec 2023
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Identification history

Mordella sp. (genus) 15 Dec 2023 AlisonMilton
Hoshihananomia sp. (genus) 15 Dec 2023 Hejor1
Unidentified 15 Dec 2023 ran452

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These animals are very small

2 comments

AlisonMilton wrote:
   15 Dec 2023
@Hejor1 Hi Heather, These are too small to be Hoshihananomia. These are Mordella sp.
Hejor1 wrote:
   16 Dec 2023
Thanks @AlisonMilton !

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  • Bursaria spinosa Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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