Mordellidae (family)

Unidentified pintail or tumbling flower beetle at Hackett, ACT

Mordellidae (family) at Hackett, ACT - 13 Oct 2024
Mordellidae (family) at Hackett, ACT - 13 Oct 2024
Mordellidae (family) at Hackett, ACT - 13 Oct 2024
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Identification history

Mordellidae (family) 14 Oct 2024 AlisonMilton
Mordellidae (family) 13 Oct 2024 abread111

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Many other pollinators sharing these flowers on the Olearia lirata Snowy Daisy Bush This sighting is for the largest black beetle in the centre of the first picture, which seems to be the same as the upper left one in the second picture.

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  • Olearia lirata Associated plant
  • many other pollinators sharing these flowers Associated Insect
  • 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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