Eupoecila australasiae

Fiddler Beetle at Taylor, ACT

Eupoecila australasiae at Taylor, ACT - 18 Jan 2024
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Identification history

Eupoecila australasiae 20 Jun 2024 MarkH
Unidentified 20 Jun 2024 JBrickhill

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In Taylor Conservation Area, a patch of shrubs planted a few years ago, one was a Bursaria spinosa in full flower, with many attendant insects, including 2 species of beetle

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entom2 wrote:
   21 Jun 2024
Please note that there are two species of Cetonid in this photo, as identified by Mark H and myself.
AlisonMilton wrote:
   21 Jun 2024
@JBrickhill Hi, Not jewel beetles but scarabs. As noted, there are two species of beetles. Could you please post another photo for the brown spotted beetles. Thanks

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  • 3 Abundance
  • 18 Jan 2024 08:47 AM Recorded on
  • JBrickhill Recorded by

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  • Bursaria spinosa Associated plant
  • Two species of jewel beetle together Associated Insect
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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