The tiny but spectacular iridescent Glittering Jewel Beetle is attracted to yellow Bush Daisies to feed on the pollen. Males and females are different
The tiny but spectacular iridescent Glittering Jewel Beetle is attracted to yellow Bush Daisies to feed on the pollen. Males and females are different sizes and colours, good example of sexual dimorphism.
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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