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Malachius bipustulatus chomping away her lunch Female Malachius bipustulatus digging in on a smorgasbord of Aphids.<br />
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Malachius bipustulatus chomping away her lunch

Female Malachius bipustulatus digging in on a smorgasbord of Aphids.
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"Malachius bipustulatus", the malachite beetle, is a species of soft-winged flower beetles belonging to the family Melyridae subfamily Malachiinae. In case of necessity, this beetle can release a smell that deters predators. The males attract females producing special secretions from its antennae.

Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Pudding4brains
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Uploaded May 26, 2021.