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Scarab Beetle

Euphoria basalis

Photo by Felix Fleck
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Field Notes

Description:

About 17mm body length. Black base colouration with pale hairs covering the whole body; yellow/orange markings on elytra. Easily distinguished from other Euphoria species.

Habitat:

Usually seen feeding on flowers. Found on plants in city periphery at about 1800 meters above sea level.

Reference Links:

Species Euphoria basalis - BugGuide.Net

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