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Neorrhina punctata

1 Spotted flower chafer at suppressed

Neorrhina punctata at suppressed - 4 Feb 2023
Neorrhina punctata at suppressed - 4 Feb 2023
Neorrhina punctata at suppressed - 4 Feb 2023
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Identification history

Neorrhina punctata 20 Feb 2023 michaelb
Neorrhina punctata 13 Feb 2023 Darcy
Unidentified 6 Feb 2023 Darcy

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Single large spotty beetle in a flowering bursaria.

2 comments

   12 Feb 2023
Spotted Flower Chafer I think Darcy : https://canberra.naturemapr.org/species/8944
Darcy wrote:
   13 Feb 2023
Thanks @KylieWaldon , I'd have to agree :)

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Species information

  • Neorrhina punctata Scientific name
  • Spotted flower chafer Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 4 Feb 2023 02:06 PM Recorded on
  • Darcy Recorded by

Additional information

  • Bursaria sp. Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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