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Cockhafer / Melolonthine Beetle

Liparetrus spp.

Photo by Chicquita
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Description:

8mm. Australian native insect. Liparetrus spp. are day fliers and can be found feeding on leaves in the daytime - http://www.pir.sa.gov.au. Photo was taken at 13:00 hrs.

Reference Links:

http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/32917/Number_11_Cockchafer…

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