Castiarina erythroptera

Lycid Mimic Jewel Beetle at Queanbeyan West, NSW

Castiarina erythroptera at Queanbeyan West, NSW - 9 Nov 2024
Castiarina erythroptera at Queanbeyan West, NSW - 9 Nov 2024
Castiarina erythroptera at Queanbeyan West, NSW - 9 Nov 2024
Castiarina erythroptera at Queanbeyan West, NSW - 9 Nov 2024
Castiarina erythroptera at Queanbeyan West, NSW - 9 Nov 2024
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Identification history

Castiarina erythroptera 10 Nov 2024 AlisonMilton
Unidentified 8 Nov 2024 Paul4K

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Two days sightings,all in same patch of plants. May be feeding on florets rather than nectar or pollen

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  • Leucochrysum albicans ssp tricolour Associated plant
  • 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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