Hispellinus multispinosus

1 Spiny leaf beetle at Bullen Range

Hispellinus multispinosus at Bullen Range - 21 Jan 2016
Hispellinus multispinosus at Bullen Range - 21 Jan 2016
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Identification history

Hispellinus multispinosus 19 Feb 2017 michaelb
Hispellinus multispinosus 19 Feb 2017 RogerF
Unidentified 19 Feb 2017 michaelb

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On the edge of the Murrumbidgee River near Kambah Pool.

2 comments

RogerF wrote:
   21 Feb 2017
Great picture considering the tiny size of these beetles. Their larvae are stem borers in grass.
michaelb wrote:
   21 Feb 2017
Thanks Roger, they were a fascinating find.

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  • 21 Jan 2016 06:17 PM Recorded on
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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