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Fiddler Beetle

Eupoecila australasiae

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Description:

Large flying beetle approx. 3cm long, larva live in decaying wood with adults emerging in early summer, feeding on nectar laden flowers.

Habitat:

Riparian forest, along the Yarra river

1 Species ID Suggestions

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James McNair
James McNair 9 years ago
Fiddler Beetle
Eupoecila australasiae Fiddler Beetle - Australian Museum


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Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 9 years ago

Definitely James. These are quite unique - nothing else even similar around here. :)

Vinny
Vinny 9 years ago

Thanks for the I.D James

James McNair
James McNair 9 years ago

You agree with ID Mark?

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Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 9 years ago

Nice find Vinny. I'm still looking for my first one of these.

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Vinny
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Vinny

Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Jan 20, 2015
Submitted on Jan 20, 2015

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