260305-Suetsugu-Cradle-Heterhelus (IMAGE)

Kobe University

260305-Suetsugu-Cradle-Heterhelus

Caption

While eating and mating on the flowers of the Japanese red elder, Heterhelus beetles pollinate the flowers, providing an essential service to the plants.

Credit

KAWASHIMA Suzu

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