Diphucephala elegans

Green scarab beetle at South East Forest National Park

Diphucephala elegans at South East Forest National Park - 18 Jan 2024
Diphucephala elegans at South East Forest National Park - 18 Jan 2024
Diphucephala elegans at South East Forest National Park - 18 Jan 2024
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Diphucephala elegans 19 Jan 2024 AlisonMilton
Unidentified 19 Jan 2024 Csteele4

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Unfortunately injured this beetle when it landed on me and I unthinkingly brushed it off, thinking it was a mosquito!

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  • Injured / sick Animal health
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • False Pollinator Insect on Flower

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