Coptocercus aberrans

Aberrans longhorn beetle at Paddys River, ACT

Coptocercus aberrans at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Apr 2017
Coptocercus aberrans at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Apr 2017
Coptocercus aberrans at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Apr 2017
Coptocercus aberrans at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Apr 2017
Coptocercus aberrans at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Apr 2017
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Identification history

Coptocercus aberrans 5 Jul 2017 KimPullen
Coptocercus aberrans 5 Jul 2017 KimPullen
Phoracantha semipunctata 15 May 2017 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 11 May 2017 michaelb

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User's notes

The beetle landed on my car; in Gigerline Nature Reserve, at Tharwa Sandwash.

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michaelb wrote:
   25 May 2017
I have recorded Phoracantha semipunctata before, see:
http://canberra.naturemapr.org/Community/Sightings/Details/3368160
There are noticeable differences between the the two specimens, in colour and shape. Is this a male/female thing, or are they generally variable?
   25 May 2017
Michael - I goggled images of this species and the colour and pattern is variable - but happy if you want to undo confirmation
michaelb wrote:
   26 May 2017
Thanks Michael, I'd like to get Kim's opinion.
RogerF wrote:
   26 May 2017
I don't think it is P. semipunctata and should wait for Kim's opinion. There are number of similar-looking genera in the Phoracanthini.
michaelb wrote:
   6 Jul 2017
Thanks for the ID Kim.

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Acanthiza lineata (Striated Thornbill) at Tennent, ACT - 2 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
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Gerygone olivacea (White-throated Gerygone) at Tennent, ACT - 1 Mar 2020 by RodDeb

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  • 1 Apr 2017 10:22 PM Recorded on
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