Eupoecila australasiae

Fiddler Beetle at National Arboretum Forests

Eupoecila australasiae at National Arboretum Forests - 30 Dec 2023
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Identification history

Eupoecila australasiae 30 Dec 2023 AlisonMilton
Unidentified 30 Dec 2023 RosD

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Abundant sweet smelling blossom - ~ a nectar frenzy!

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RosD wrote:
   31 Dec 2023
Thanks -confirmed my further reading
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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 30 Dec 2023 10:45 AM Recorded on
  • RosD Recorded by

Additional information

  • Abundant white low spreading flowering gum Associated plant
  • So many insects on the blossoms - bees, dragonflies, beetles plus these green/black ones Associated Insect
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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