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Two-tone Nectar beetle - Phyllotocus macleayi Attracted to UV light. Australia,Eamw beetles,Encounter Bay SA,Geotagged,Phyllotocus macleayi,Spring,Two-tone Nectar beetle Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Two-tone Nectar beetle - Phyllotocus macleayi

Attracted to UV light.

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    Jivko Nakev
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    Beautiful find, Ernst! Posted 9 months ago
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      Thank you,Jivko. Posted 9 months ago

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The Two-tone Nectar beetle

Phyllotocus macleayi is a small 10mm long diurnal species of scarab beetle originally from Tasmania, Australia and is now present in New Zealand. They feed mainly on the flowers of Eucalyptus trees. It is active all summer.

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Species identified by Jivko Nakev
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Uploaded Dec 2, 2024. Captured Dec 2, 2024 12:10 in 66 Franklin Parade, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/25.0
  • 1/99s
  • ISO400
  • 70mm