Dicranolaius bellulus

Red and Blue Pollen Beetle at Freshwater Creek, VIC

Dicranolaius bellulus at Freshwater Creek, VIC - 13 Dec 2024
Dicranolaius bellulus at Freshwater Creek, VIC - 13 Dec 2024
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Dicranolaius bellulus 16 Dec 2024 AlisonMilton
Dicranolaius bellulus 15 Dec 2024 WendyEM

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"A small shiny red and metallic blue banded beetle with a dark head. Males have an enlarged third antennal segment used to grasp the female's antennae during mating. Body size up to 0.8 cm." source https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/species/17344

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  • Echium candicans Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Male Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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