Dicranolaius bellulus

Red and Blue Pollen Beetle at Bruce, ACT

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Dicranolaius bellulus 17 Jun 2026 MichaelBedingfield
Dicranolaius bellulus 17 Jun 2026 TimL

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Close inspection of the antennae shows they each have an enlarged, open section and slot adjacent to the head which appears to allow the antennae to completely fold back on themselves towards the head. Presumably, an evolutionary advantage with this configuration.

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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