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Fiddler beetle Adult beetles emerge from soil in early summer and feed on the nectar of flowers.<br /> <br /> 20 mm length. Australia,Coleoptera,Eupoecila australasiae,Geotagged,Scarabaeidae,Spring,arthropod,entomology,fauna,fiddler beetle,insect,invertebrate,macro,new south wales Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Fiddler beetle

Adult beetles emerge from soil in early summer and feed on the nectar of flowers.

20 mm length.

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    Very beautiful! Posted one year ago
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    Wow! Beautiful-love the colours! Posted one year ago
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    How striking ! Great find Posted one year ago

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The Fiddler Beetle

"Eupoecila australasiae", commonly known as the fiddler beetle or rose chafer, is a colourful green- or yellow-and-black member of the scarab beetle family from eastern Australia. Its common name is derived from its patterned body, reminiscent of a violin.

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Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Nov 24, 2023. Captured Nov 22, 2023 16:45 in 4 Scenic Dr, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/10.0
  • 10/1250s
  • ISO320
  • 105mm

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