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Beetle mating rituals key to Banksia populations

Beetle mating rituals key to Banksia populations Lisa Lock Scientific Editor Andrew Zinin Lead Editor The nocturnal mating rituals of hairy scarab beetles are helping pollinate one of Perth's most common native trees, in a discovery that highlights the unusual adaptations of Australian plants and the unexpected pollination strategies still to be discovered. A four-year study led by La Trobe University discovered that the candlestick banksia is a rendezvous site for beetles to mate and feed...