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Pintail beetles

Zeamordella monacha

Description:

Very small beetles.. male about 4mm female about 7mm. Many males were very actively exploring the leaves.. possibly seeking females.

Habitat:

Resting (and not resting) on agapanthus leaves in outer suburban back yard.

Notes:

Thanks Stephen Thorpe for ID. Our pintails have close relationships with NZ pintail beetles.

1 Species ID Suggestions

stho002
stho002 10 years ago
Pintail beetle
Zeamordella monacha


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1 Comment

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 10 years ago

You're making it too easy Stephen. Thanks again.

Mark Ridgway
Spotted by
Mark Ridgway

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Dec 16, 2013
Submitted on Dec 17, 2013

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