Trichaulax philipsii at Burra, NSW

7 Grey-furrowed rose chafer at Burra, NSW

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Identification history

Trichaulax philipsii	21 Feb 2021	KimPullen
Trichaulax philipsii	19 Jan 2021	michaelb
Trichaulax macleayi	18 Jan 2021	AlisonMilton
Unidentified	18 Jan 2021	Safarigirl

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8 comments

AlisonMilton wrote:

18 Jan 2021

If I am correct, this is a significant find as they have only been reported on ALA in Far North Queensland. The sighting doesn't yet include a map. Where was this located? Could you also please include size.

Safarigirl wrote:

19 Jan 2021

Located in Burra. I can see a map. Probably 3-4cm long

AlisonMilton wrote:

19 Jan 2021

Hi, You can see the map because it's your sighting.

michaelb wrote:

19 Jan 2021

Excellent sighting, & Hi Alison. I think you couldn't see the location because Safarigirl didn't select beetles, just insects. I've edited the sighting to move it into beetles so you should see the location now.

AlisonMilton wrote:

19 Jan 2021

Thanks Michael. I guessed that was the reason but I didn't want to confirm as an unidentified beetle. My identification is based on p101 of A Guide to Beetles of Australia by George Hangay and Paul Zborowski.

michaelb wrote:

19 Jan 2021

Good detective work. Definitely Trichaulax sp. Another possibililty is Trichaulax philipsii, see:
https://bie.ala.org.au/species/urn:lsid:biodiversity.org.au:afd.taxon:a61402d5-fa7a-440d-ad77-20d3fa9bffc9

AlisonMilton wrote:

19 Jan 2021

Probably more likely given its distribution.

michaelb wrote:

19 Jan 2021

Thanks Alison, I'll add that as a suggestion too. Kim can decide.

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Location information

Coordinates 149.234817 -35.514014
Altitude 788.4m
Maps Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
Places Burra, NSW

Species information

Not Sensitive
Local Native
Non-Invasive

Sighting information

1 Abundance
16 Jan 2021 02:17 PM Recorded on
Safarigirl Recorded by

Additional information

25mm to 50mm Animal size

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