Illeis galbula

Fungus-eating Ladybird at Bega, NSW

Illeis galbula at Bega, NSW - 29 Apr 2019 02:09 PM
Illeis galbula at Bega, NSW - 29 Apr 2019 02:09 PM
Illeis galbula at Bega, NSW - 29 Apr 2019 02:09 PM
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Unidentified 1 Sep 2020 JenniferWillcox

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MaxCampbell wrote:
   1 Sep 2020
This is the larva of a fungus eating Ladybird beetle, 4mm long, that feeds on powdery mildew. My ref for ID: "Beetles of Australia" (Hangay & Zborowski) Page 163. For a look at larva and adult refer: ... https://atlasoflife.naturemapr.org/sightings/3392604

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