Aethina sp. (genus)

Sap beetle at McKellar, ACT

Aethina sp. (genus) at McKellar, ACT - 7 Feb 2024 01:37 PM
Aethina sp. (genus) at McKellar, ACT - 7 Feb 2024 01:37 PM
Aethina sp. (genus) at McKellar, ACT - 7 Feb 2024 01:37 PM
Aethina sp. (genus) at McKellar, ACT - 7 Feb 2024 01:37 PM
Aethina sp. (genus) at McKellar, ACT - 7 Feb 2024 01:37 PM
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Identification history

Aethina sp. (genus) 17 Feb 2024 KimberiRP
Aethina sp. (genus) 10 Feb 2024 kasiaaus

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User's notes

Pollinator Survey at Croke Place Grassland. The last two photos are of a different individual to the first three. I also think there is an egg in the middle of the flower in the last photo.

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  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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