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Unidentified at suppressed - 19 Nov 2023
Unidentified at suppressed - 19 Nov 2023
Unidentified at suppressed - 19 Nov 2023
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Unidentified 21 Jan 2024 Gaylesp8

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I was fascinated with this insect, it was methodically cleaning itself, just the top half, using the first one or two rows of arms/feet. It ran over its antennae, head/mouth pieces and used its arms/legs backwards to rub its upper back. I did not see it cleaning its wings or lower body but may have done that earlier. I managed to get a video of it cleaning itself so methodically which is great to watch.

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 19 Nov 2023 01:00 PM Recorded on
  • Gaylesp8 Recorded by

Additional information

  • Fern Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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