Insects
Beetles (Coleoptera)
Leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae)

Leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae)

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KimberiRP wrote:
Yesterday
Nice find, Stu. I wouldn't have expected to see it here. But you seem to be the anointed Banksia beetle whisperer!
Carpophagus banksiae
Harrisi wrote:
Yesterday
Ironically Roger, I have been actively looking for the buprestid Temognatha goryi for some years now, with no luck. It shares similar shape and colouration of it's elytra. Di you think ANIC would want a specimen? If not, I am passing through same area on Tues and will return it....
Carpophagus banksiae
RogerF wrote:
Yesterday
Lack of antenna scape eliminates most weevils. Bulbous hind femora (not for leaping like flea beetles) assigns it to the sub family Sagrinae, that contains some bizarre looking species from SE Asia. A good find as I have looked for it on Banksias for years for my book. The larvae are stem borers presumably on Banksias. Carpophagy = feeding on fruits and seeds - not sure about this.
Carpophagus banksiae
AlisonMilton wrote:
15 Jan 2026
I did think it was a beetle rather than weevil though
Carpophagus banksiae
HelenCross wrote:
15 Jan 2026
Wow - wouldn't have picked it as a leaf beetle!
Carpophagus banksiae

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