Dasytomima rachelae, 5mm
Early August 2014
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart
Late August 2014
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart
On a Poa grass seed stalk
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Mid May 2015
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart
On a Juncus seed head.
Mid May 2015
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart
On a Poa blade.
(Right) ventral surface the same beetle taken through a specimen jar (on the way to the museum)
Early June 2015
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart
On a Poa blade.
This individual was found on an 18°C day. This is warm in winter! The beetle was the most active encountered. Usually they remain in one place, but this was running up and down the stem and looking like it may be preparing to fly to avoid detection.
Late July 2016
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart
On a Poa blade.
Much smaller individual on the same day. Male?
Late August 2016
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart
This flew a few centimetres.
Mid April 2017
Ben Lomond Lookout
Early April 2018
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart
Mid May 2018
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobartwith a mite on its head.
Late July 2019
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart
