Aussie Cetoniinae

[alandmor]

Could anyone offer advice on the best time for collecting fruit and flower chafers (Scarabaeidae: Cetoniinae) in Western Australia, particularly in the Perth area? I understand the collecting and exporting permit requirements and should have those covered. I’m also curious if fruit trapping is as productive in WA as it can be in other areas or if flower and foliage gleaning is a better bet. Any advice or tips appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[lucanidae25]

Fruit trapping and foliage gleaning wouldn't work in WA because there isn't solf fruit natural occurred there, it's all flowers. You can find flowers from Sept to Feb but normally Dec and Jan are the best time.