Silver Butt Beetle: A Pollinator With Ecological Significance And Conservation Concerns
The silver butt beetle, scientifically known as Eucolaspis brunnipes, is a striking buprestid beetle native to Australia. Its distinctive feature is a shiny, iridescent blue or green “silver butt” on its hind end. It inhabits Eucalyptus and Acacia trees, primarily feeding on nectar and pollen. As a pollinator, it plays a crucial role in plant…