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White-spotted fruit chafer

Mausoleopsis amabilis

Photo by Fanie
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Field Notes

Description:

Hard work to get some food here. 10-13 mm, shiny black with white spots.

Habitat:

In my garden. Adults attracted to flowers and fruit.

Reference Links:

White Spotted Fruit Chafer (Mausoleopsis amabilis) |

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PublishedNovember 23, 2013

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