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Fungus-eating ladybird beetle

Illeis galbula

Photo by MartinL
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Yellow and black beetle

Habitat:

Suburban garden. Ornamental cherry.

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Comments (6)

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You're welcome. I hope someday will find the yellow too, usually they are red or orange.
Thanks Wendy. This yellow one eats fungus and is found in dark mildewy corners of the garden. Gardeners love these ones too.
Nice shot! First time I see the yellow one.
Added three better pics on eucalyptus.

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