Elaphodes cervinus

Leaf beetle at Higgins, ACT

Elaphodes cervinus at Higgins, ACT - 26 Mar 2019
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Identification history

Elaphodes cervinus 6 May 2021 KimPullen
Elaphodes sp. (genus) 19 Apr 2019 KimPullen
Ditropidus sp. (genus) 30 Mar 2019 AlisonMilton

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KimPullen wrote:
   20 Apr 2019
Alison, I've just noticed the name Elaphodes is recognised in the AFD, when I was assuming it was a synonym of Ditropidus. Elaphodes are similar in shape to Ditropidus, but have a pattern of pubescence on the dorsal surface.
AlisonMilton wrote:
   20 Apr 2019
Thanks

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 26 Mar 2019 09:14 AM Recorded on
  • AlisonMilton Recorded by

Additional information

  • Acacia Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

Species information

  • Elaphodes cervinus Scientific name
  • Leaf beetle Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 1442.9m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Elaphodes tigrinus

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