Temnosternus planiusculus

Longhorn beetle at Acton, ACT

Temnosternus planiusculus at Acton, ACT - 4 Dec 2020
Temnosternus planiusculus at Acton, ACT - 4 Dec 2020
Temnosternus planiusculus at Acton, ACT - 4 Dec 2020
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Temnosternus planiusculus 7 Dec 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 5 Dec 2020 rawshorty

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I have no idea what it is so thought maybe try a Weevil.

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   7 Dec 2020
All ACT electronic records of this usually coastal species are from the rainforest gully at the Botanic Gardens - unsure whether the beetle was an accidental introduction or found the gardens under its own steam

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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