Insects
Beetles (Coleoptera)
Sighting 4502904

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Unverified 6 Aug 2023 TimL

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Possibly the Hibiscus Flower Beetle, Aethina concolor. The sighting shows pollen grains attached to the beetle, making it a pollinator by default. The associated Lawn flies are shown in following sighting 4502905.

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Additional information

  • Hibiscus Associated plant
  • There were Lawn flies on the flower, collecting pollen grains. Associated animal
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower

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