Anoplognathus montanus
Montane Christmas beetle at Hall, ACT
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| Anoplognathus montanus | KimPullen | 9 May 2017 | |
| Anoplognathus montanus | JanetRussell | 6 May 2017 |
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User's notes
Deceased
2 comments
7 May 2017
Its interesting how long Christmas beetle carcasses last, presumable because 2017 has been so dry contributes.
7 May 2017
Yes, there were about 8 or so in this spot and they were all intact except one with its 'snout' missing.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.066350-35.165286
- Altitude 574.0m
- Places Hall, ACT
Sighting information
- 4 - 15 Abundance
- 6 May 2017 01:53 PM Recorded on
- JanetRussell Recorded by
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
Collections
- Christmas beetles JanetRussell Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Anoplognathus montanus Scarab beetles (Scarabaeidae) Beetles (Coleoptera) Insects
Species information
- Anoplognathus montanus Scientific name
- Montane Christmas beetle Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 802m Recorded at altitude
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