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Monkey Beetle

Eriesthis cf. guttata

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

This little bug had been inside an hibiscus flower and was covered in pollen.

Habitat:

Along the path to the waterfall cave.

Reference Links:

South African Photographs: Monkey Beetle (Eriesthis gutttata)

Species ID Suggestions

Mnkey Beetle

Eriesthis cf. guttata

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bayucca
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Comments (1)
bayucca
Scarabaeidae, Melolonthinae, Hopliini, Eriesthus sp. andlooks like being Eriesthis guttata. http://www.ispot.org.za/node/226168 http://www.ispot.org.za/node/176748 http://www.ispot.org.za/species_dictionary/Eriesthis

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Pollinating Insects of the World
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Mlawula Nature Reserve
Mission
Swaziland Guide
Photographed
PublishedApril 2, 2014

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