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Colpochila gagatina

Colpochila gagatina (Chafer beetle)

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COLEOPTERA: Scarabaeidae: Melolonthinae: Liparetrini

A native chafer that has been observed feeding on Eucalyptus foliage at dusk. Larvae live in the soil.

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Colpochila gagatina (Chafer beetle) at Yarralumla, ACT - 25 Aug 2025 by lbradley

Colpochila gagatina

Colpochila gagatina (Chafer beetle) at Yarralumla, ACT - 25 Aug 2025 by lbradley
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