Dasytinae (subfamily)

Soft-winged flower beetle at Lawson Grasslands (LWG)

Dasytinae (subfamily) at Lawson Grasslands (LWG) - 7 Jan 2024
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Identification history

Dasytinae (subfamily) 10 Jan 2024 AlisonMilton
Dasytinae (subfamily) 9 Jan 2024 maura

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Lawson grasslands January 2024 survey. Total of four of these insects found over the survey site on this occasion. One per plant. Found in association with Thrips (Thysanoptera order) but not interacting with them.

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  • 4 Abundance
  • 7 Jan 2024 10:01 AM Recorded on
  • maura Recorded by

Additional information

  • Dandelion Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm 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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