Illeis galbula - Fungus-eating Ladybird
This could be called Batman Beetle.
Fungus-eating Ladybirds are very fast moving insects and the active fliers. When disturbed, they usually employ the drop and fly-away method to escape. They are smooth and shiny with bright yellow dots on black colour.
The Fungus-eating Ladybird is a species of Coccinellidae. Adults are 4-5mm in size while the larvae are between 8 and 10mm. Adults are bright yellow with black markings, larvae and pupa are white with black dots. During the day it is fast moving and readily flies or drops when disturbed. Adults feed on black mold and other fungi. The pupa are active and often stand on end. They are found in Australia and are a non-native species in New Zealand.
Similar species: Beetles
By Calbost Niel
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Uploaded Apr 28, 2021. Captured Apr 28, 2021 15:20 in 200W-201W Great Western Hwy, Hazelbrook NSW 2779, Australia.
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