Phyllotocus macleayi

Nectar scarab at Birrigai

Phyllotocus macleayi at Birrigai - 15 Nov 2023
Phyllotocus macleayi at Birrigai - 15 Nov 2023
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Identification history

Phyllotocus macleayi 2 Dec 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 26 Nov 2023 jac

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As requested here's a couple of cropped pics of the right hand side beetle. Hope that helps! Let me know if you want more pics, I can check if they are still there on Monday again

6 comments

AlisonMilton wrote:
   26 Nov 2023
Hi Jac, If it's not too much trouble to check again on Monday and maybe check the numbers of each species rather than state 101-1000 for each species. Also I think there is a third species. The one on the far left is different again. So some more photos of each of the species and a more accurate count would be great. Thanks
jac wrote:
   26 Nov 2023
Will do πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ˜Š
AlisonMilton wrote:
   26 Nov 2023
@Birdy Hi Birdy, This sighting is for the beetles on the far right. I'm waiting for Jac to revisit the site for a more accurate count as there are at least three species in his photos.
   2 Dec 2023
The other beetle is also a species of nectar scarab
AlisonMilton wrote:
   2 Dec 2023
@MichaelMulvaney Hi MIchael, The other beetle has already been ID'd in a separate sighting. I think there are actually three species in this photo.
AlisonMilton wrote:
   2 Dec 2023
@MichaelMulvaney Hi MIchael, The other beetle has already been ID'd in a separate sighting. I think there are actually three species in this photo.

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Sighting information

  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 15 Nov 2023 04:32 PM Recorded on
  • jac Recorded by

Additional information

  • Flowering gum Associated plant
  • This is the close up pics of the possible second species? Associated Insect
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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