Eupoecila intricata facts for kids
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| E. intricata ♀ dorsal view. | |
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Eupoecila
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E. intricata
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| Eupoecila intricata Lea, 1914
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Eupoecila intricata, commonly known as aniko or aneeko beetle is a member of the scarab beetle in genus Eupoecila, indigenous to eastern Australia (especially coastal regions).
Description and diet
The body of a typical aneeko beetle is extremely colourful with intricate patterns. The head and thorax region is black coloured with orange or yellow patterns, while abdomen region is red coloured at some places with yellow patterns. They feed on nectar obtained from flowers and help in the process of pollination.
Habitat and occurrence
Aneeko beetles are common throughout eastern half of Australia, especially along coastal regions.
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