Carphurus sp. (genus)

Soft-winged flower beetle at Dunlop, ACT

Carphurus sp. (genus) at Dunlop, ACT - 2 Feb 2019
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Identification history

Carphurus sp. (genus) 23 Feb 2019 KimPullen
Carphurus sp. (genus) 6 Feb 2019 CathB

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 2 Feb 2019 08:51 AM Recorded on
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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