Phoracantha semipunctata

Common Eucalypt Longicorn at Acton, ACT

Phoracantha semipunctata at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2020
Phoracantha semipunctata at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2020
Phoracantha semipunctata at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2020
Phoracantha semipunctata at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2020
Phoracantha semipunctata at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2020
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Identification history

Phoracantha semipunctata 27 Dec 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Phoracantha semipunctata 23 Dec 2020 AlisonMilton
Unidentified 23 Dec 2020 TimL

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User's notes

The images show the base of the beetle's antennae located within the compound eye structures. Presumably the head shape of this beetle has evolved over time and the antennae have moved backwards across the head and into the eye structures. This appears to be confirmed by some insects where the compound eyes have almost been divided into two parts by the base of each antenna.

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 18 Dec 2020 01:41 PM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

Additional information

  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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