Illeis galbula

Fungus-eating Ladybird at Wallaga Lake, NSW

Illeis galbula at Wallaga Lake, NSW - 19 Dec 2019
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Unidentified 19 Dec 2019 JoyGeorgeson

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Many small (about half a millimetre) yellow and black beetles on artichoke leaves.

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MaxCampbell wrote:
   20 Dec 2019
Hi volplana, Nice photo. I'm thinking you meant half a centimetre (5 millimetres). These ladybirds are fungus eaters, so should be an asset in your garden.
JoyGeorgeson wrote:
   22 Dec 2019
Thanks Max, that is interesting to know.

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