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Anoplognathus sp. (genus)

Unidentified Christmas beetle at Bonython, ACT

Anoplognathus sp. (genus) at Bonython, ACT - 29 Nov 2014
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Identification history

Anoplognathus sp. (genus) 18 Aug 2016 michaelb

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On the slopes near the Murrumbidgee River, on the east side, to the north of Point Hut.

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Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Bonython, ACT - 8 Feb 2023 by michaelb
Plantago varia (Native Plaintain) at Bonython, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by michaelb
Clania sp. (genus) (A case moth) at Bonython, ACT - 20 Jan 2020 by michaelb
Bothriomutilla rugicollis (Mutillid wasp or 'Velvet ant') at Bonython, ACT - 31 Jan 2019 by michaelb
Termessa shepherdi (Shepherd's Footman) at Bonython, ACT - 8 Nov 2017 by michaelb
Anoplognathus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Christmas beetle) at Bonython, ACT - 29 Nov 2014 by michaelb
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Bonython, ACT - 29 Nov 2014 by michaelb
Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Bonython, ACT - 2 Nov 2014 by michaelb
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Bonython, ACT - 2 Nov 2014 by michaelb
Rumex dumosus (Wiry Dock) at Bonython, ACT - 2 Nov 2014 by michaelb
Plantago varia (Native Plaintain) at Bonython, ACT - 2 Nov 2014 by michaelb

Location information

Species information

  • Anoplognathus sp. (genus) Scientific name
  • Unidentified Christmas beetle Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 29 Nov 2014 07:48 PM Recorded on
  • michaelb Recorded by
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