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Beetles (Coleoptera)

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Beetles (Coleoptera)

Click beetles (Elateridae)

Darkling beetles (Tenebrionidae)

Carab beetles (Carabidae)

Jewel beetles (Buprestidae)

Lady beetles (Coccinellidae)

Leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae)

Longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae)

Scarab beetles (Scarabaeidae)

Stag beetles (Lucanidae)

Water beetles (several families)

Weevils (Curculionoidea)

Other beetles

Checkered Beetles (Cleridae)

Rove beetles (Staphylinidae)

Featured sightings

Castiarina kershawi (A jewel beetle) at Tinderry, NSW - 7 Dec 2025 by Harrisi

Tropis roei (Roe's longhorn beetle) at Ainslie, ACT - 16 Nov 2025 by Hejor1

Scolecobrotus variegatus at Reid, ACT - 25 Oct 2025 by Pirom

Melobasis thoracica (A jewel beetle) at Yarralumla, ACT - 19 Sep 2025 by Harrisi

Adoxia benallae (Leaf beetle) at Mongarlowe, NSW - 6 Mar 2025 by clarehoneydove

Syndesus cornutus (Stag beetle) at Harrison, ACT - 25 Jan 2025 by DPRees125

Chlorobapta bestii (A flower chafer) at Oallen, NSW - 16 Jan 2025 by Harrisi

Trichaulax philipsii (Grey-furrowed rose chafer) at Mongarlowe, NSW - 15 Jan 2025 by LisaH

Latest sightings

Unverified Beetle (Coleoptera) at Throsby, ACT - Today by leith7

Unverified Lady beetle (Coccinellidae) at Canyonleigh, NSW - 2 Dec 2025 by blacksheep

Unverified Lady beetle (Coccinellidae) at Canyonleigh, NSW - 2 Dec 2025 by blacksheep

Unverified Beetle (Coleoptera) at Canyonleigh, NSW - 2 Dec 2025 by blacksheep

Unverified Scarab beetle (Scarabaeidae) at Canyonleigh, NSW - 5 Dec 2025 by blacksheep

Unverified Longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) at Canberra, ACT - Yesterday by TimL

Castiarina klugii (Jewel beetle) at Yarralumla, ACT - Yesterday by Harrisi

Castiarina rufipennis at Yarralumla, ACT - Yesterday by Harrisi

Castiarina octospilota (A Jewel Beetle) at Yarralumla, ACT - Yesterday by Harrisi

Castiarina nasuta (A jewel beetle) at Yarralumla, ACT - Yesterday by Harrisi

Aaaaba fossicollis (Raspberry jewel beetle) at Yarralumla, ACT - Yesterday by Harrisi

Diphucrania duodecimmaculata (12-spot jewel beetle) at Acton, ACT - Yesterday by HelenCross

Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Boro, NSW - 8 Dec 2025 by Paul4K

Eleale aspera (Clerid beetle) by Paul4K

Phlogistus sp. (genus) (Clerid beetle) at Boro, NSW - 7 Dec 2025 by Paul4K

Obrida fascialis (One banded longicorn) by Paul4K

Phlogistus sp. (genus) (Clerid beetle) by Paul4K

Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Nicholls, ACT - 7 Dec 2025 by Rosie

Anoplognathus brunnipennis (Green-tailed Christmas beetle) by SteveBorkowskis

Unverified Leaf beetle (Chrysomelidae) by LisaH

Aoplocnemis rufipes (A weevil) at Tinderry, NSW - 6 Dec 2025 by Harrisi

Castiarina octomaculata (A jewel beetle) at Tinderry, NSW - 6 Dec 2025 by Harrisi

Castiarina kershawi (A jewel beetle) at Tinderry, NSW - 7 Dec 2025 by Harrisi

Castiarina nasuta (A jewel beetle) at Tinderry, NSW - 7 Dec 2025 by Harrisi

Castiarina balteata (A jewel beetle) at Yarralumla, ACT - 7 Dec 2025 by Harrisi

Eupoecila australasiae (Fiddler Beetle) at Yarralumla, ACT - 7 Dec 2025 by SimoneS

Meriphus fullo (Flower Weevil) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2025 by HelenCross

Microvalgus sp. (genus) (Flower scarab) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2025 by HelenCross

Anoplognathus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Christmas beetle) at Kambah, ACT - 8 Dec 2025 by HelenCross

Oxyops sp. (genus) at Crowther, NSW - 8 Dec 2025 by Frecko

Edusella sp. (genus) (A leaf beetle) by glbn1

Distichocera thomsonella (A longhorn beetle) at Tinderry, NSW - 7 Dec 2025 by Harrisi

Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Lawson, ACT - 12 Mar 2025 by AlisonMilton

Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Lawson, ACT - 12 Mar 2025 by AlisonMilton

Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Feb 2025 by AlisonMilton

Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Feb 2025 by AlisonMilton

Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Lawson, ACT - 28 Jan 2025 by AlisonMilton

Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Campbell, ACT - 18 Nov 2025 by AlisonMilton

Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Campbell, ACT - 18 Nov 2025 by AlisonMilton

Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Latham, ACT - 14 Nov 2025 by AlisonMilton

Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Yarralumla, ACT - 11 Nov 2025 by AlisonMilton

Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Bungonia, NSW - 17 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton

Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton

Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2023 by AlisonMilton

Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 26 Jan 2023 by AlisonMilton

Paropsisterna beata (Blessed Leaf Beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 27 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton

Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 25 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton

Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Feb 2025 by AlisonMilton

Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 4 Dec 2025 by AlisonMilton

Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Gungahlin, ACT - 24 Nov 2025 by AlisonMilton

Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Campbell, ACT - 18 Nov 2025 by AlisonMilton

Paropsisterna beata (Blessed Leaf Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton

Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 24 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton

Porrostoma sp. (genus) (Lycid, Net-winged beetle) at Holt, ACT - 7 Dec 2025 by AlisonMilton

Aporocera (Aporocera) haematodes (A case bearing leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Dec 2025 by AlisonMilton

Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Holt, ACT - 7 Dec 2025 by AlisonMilton

Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Dec 2025 by AlisonMilton

Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Holt, ACT - 7 Dec 2025 by AlisonMilton

Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Dec 2025 by AlisonMilton

Paropsisterna beata (Blessed Leaf Beetle) at Holt, ACT - 7 Dec 2025 by AlisonMilton

Diomus notescens (Little two-spotted ladybird) at Holt, ACT - 7 Dec 2025 by AlisonMilton

Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Holt, ACT - 7 Dec 2025 by AlisonMilton

Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Holt, ACT - 7 Dec 2025 by AlisonMilton

Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Dec 2025 by AlisonMilton

Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Holt, ACT - 7 Dec 2025 by AlisonMilton

Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Dec 2025 by AlisonMilton

Diphucrania kohouti by DianneClarke

Castiarina vicina at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 7 Dec 2025 by SteveBorkowskis

Neorrhina punctatum (Spotted flower chafer) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 7 Dec 2025 by SteveBorkowskis

Eupoecila australasiae (Fiddler Beetle) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 7 Dec 2025 by SteveBorkowskis

Castiarina octospilota (A Jewel Beetle) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 7 Dec 2025 by SteveBorkowskis

Castiarina sexplagiata (Jewel beetle) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 7 Dec 2025 by SteveBorkowskis

Lepturidea viridis (Green comb-clawed beetle) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 7 Dec 2025 by SteveBorkowskis

Rhinotia sparsa (A belid weevil) at Bruce, ACT - 3 Dec 2025 by AlisonMilton

Rhinotia phoenicoptera (Belid weevil) at Bruce, ACT - 3 Dec 2025 by AlisonMilton

Rhinotia hemisticta at Hawker, ACT - 4 Dec 2025 by AlisonMilton

Rhinotia sp. in brunnea-group (A belid weevil) at Bruce, ACT - 3 Dec 2025 by AlisonMilton

Eurymetopus birabeni (Weevil) at Symonston, ACT - 7 Dec 2025 by rawshorty

Lamprima aurata (Golden stag beetle) at Weston, ACT - 7 Dec 2025 by KateU

Hoshihananomia leucosticta (Pintail or Tumbling flower beetle) at Hackett, ACT - 7 Dec 2025 by WalterEgo

Paropsini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified paropsine leaf beetle) at Isaacs, ACT - 7 Dec 2025 by Mike

Helea ovata (Pie-dish beetle) at Gungahlin, ACT - 6 Dec 2025 by chriselidie

Paropsisterna beata (Blessed Leaf Beetle) at Gungahlin, ACT - 6 Dec 2025 by chriselidie

Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Gungahlin, ACT - 6 Dec 2025 by chriselidie

Lamprima aurata (Golden stag beetle) at Theodore, ACT - 6 Dec 2025 by Cardy

Edusella sp. (genus) (A leaf beetle) at Captains Flat, NSW - 6 Dec 2025 by Csteele4

Aporocera (Aporocera) viridipennis (A leaf beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 2 Dec 2025 by CathB

Edusella puberula (Leaf beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 2 Dec 2025 by CathB

Phlogistus sp. (genus) (Clerid beetle) at Bombay, NSW - 6 Dec 2025 by MatthewFrawley

Neorrhina punctatum (Spotted flower chafer) at Bombay, NSW - 6 Dec 2025 by MatthewFrawley

Aporocera (Aporocera) jocosa (Leaf beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 4 Dec 2025 by AlisonMilton

Liparetrus sp. (genus) (Chafer beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 3 Dec 2025 by AlisonMilton

Liparetrus sp. (genus) (Chafer beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 3 Dec 2025 by AlisonMilton

Paropsis charybdis (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 3 Dec 2025 by AlisonMilton

Adoxia benallae (Leaf beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 3 Dec 2025 by AlisonMilton

Edusella sp. (genus) (A leaf beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 4 Dec 2025 by AlisonMilton

Eupoecila australasiae (Fiddler Beetle) at Moss Vale, NSW - 6 Dec 2025 by NhN

Rhinotia sp. in brunnea-group (A belid weevil) at Yass River, NSW - 6 Dec 2025 by SenexRugosus

Cubicorhynchus maculatus (Spotted ground weevil) at Yass River, NSW - 6 Dec 2025 by SenexRugosus

Edusella sp. (genus) (A leaf beetle) at Lyons, ACT - 6 Dec 2025 by ran452

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Discussion

Harrisi wrote:

6 hrs ago

Indeed Allen !

Castiarina klugii

entom2 wrote:

6 hrs ago

This is a nicely-coloured male.

Castiarina klugii

KimberiRP wrote:

Yesterday

No matching images in ALA, but several in iNaturalist. Seems to be widespread, from south-eastern Qld through NSW to Victoria. Possibly genus Egestriomima.

Unverified Beetle (Coleoptera)

Csteele4 wrote:

Yesterday

Oooo nice, Stu! I gotta get back up there.

Castiarina kershawi

KimberiRP wrote:

Yesterday

A spider victim.

Castiarina sexplagiata

Significant sightings

Scolecobrotus variegatus at Reid, ACT
Mordellistena (genus) at Campbell, ACT
Paropsis pantherina at Broke, NSW
Australoneda bourgeoisi at Nimbin, NSW
Aporocera rufescens at Rendezvous Creek, ACT
Araiorrhinus howittii at Melba, ACT
Atesta chiangi at Melba, ACT
Chlorobapta bestii at Oallen, NSW
Paraschizognathus elgatus at Falls Creek, VIC
Temognatha thoracica at Cook, ACT

Species Richness Score (SRS)

3,927

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