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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.

Reference Links:

Fungus-eating Ladybird (Illeis galbula)

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
MartinL
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/10873390
achmmad
You're welcome. I hope someday will find the yellow too, usually they are red or orange.
MartinL
Thanks Wendy. This yellow one eats fungus and is found in dark mildewy corners of the garden. Gardeners love these ones too.
achmmad
Nice shot! First time I see the yellow one.
MartinL
Added three better pics on eucalyptus.

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Ladybug Lovers
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Beetles of Southeastern Australia
Mission
Nature in Yellow

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PublishedJanuary 24, 2012

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