Paralucia pyrodiscus

Fiery Copper at Mount Taylor NR (MTN)

Paralucia pyrodiscus at Mount Taylor NR (MTN) - suppressed
Paralucia pyrodiscus at Mount Taylor NR (MTN) - suppressed
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Identification history

Paralucia pyrodiscus 22 Dec 2023 owenh
Unidentified 22 Dec 2023 Rosruth

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owenh wrote:
   22 Dec 2023
@Rosruth , feeding on Bursaria spinosa (also a larval food plant for the species).

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  • ? bush with whitish flowers a shown on photo Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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