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Nectar Scarab feeding on shrub
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NECTAR SCARAB FACTS |
Identification
Nectar Scarabs are small brown and black beetles that are active during the day. They are a similar colour to Lycid beetles, but are recognised by their stocky scarab beetle shape. Nectar Scarabs pollinate some species of rainforest trees.
Other Names
Washing Beetle
Size
8mm
Habitat
foliage and flowers on shrubs and trees, often seen on white gum blossom
Food
adults at nectar
Breeding
Nectar Scarab larvae are c-shaped grubs
Classification
| Class: | Insecta | | Order: | Coleoptera | | Family: | Scarabaeidea | | Genus: | Phyllotocus | | Species: | apicalis | | Common Name: | Nectar Scarab |
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