Biology:Eupoecila inscripta

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Short description: Species of beetle


Eupoecila inscripta
Australian insects (Plate XVII) (7268241248) Eupoecila inscripta.jpg
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E. inscripta
Binomial name
Eupoecila inscripta
(Janson, 1873)

Eupoecila inscripta is a species of scarab beetle in the genus Eupoecila, found in western Australia .[1]

Description

This species of beetle is green with black features. It usually feeds on nectar obtained from flowers, playing its role in pollination. Male and female beetles are usually similar in size. It is widespread in western half of Australia .[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Atlas of Living Australia. "Eupoecila inscripta | Atlas of Living Australia". bie.ala.org.au. http://bie.ala.org.au/species/Eupoecila+inscripta#. Retrieved 2014-08-04. 

Wikidata ☰ Q14885145 entry