Chondropyga dorsalis

Cowboy beetle at Garran, ACT

Chondropyga dorsalis at Garran, ACT - 9 Feb 2021
Chondropyga dorsalis at Garran, ACT - 9 Feb 2021
Chondropyga dorsalis at Garran, ACT - 9 Feb 2021
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Chondropyga dorsalis 10 Feb 2021 AlisonMilton
Chondropyga dorsalis 10 Feb 2021 Tapirlord

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A male??

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KimPullen wrote:
   11 Feb 2021
I think a female, by the robust body. The best way to sex them is by the antennae - males have longer 'leaf' segments - but I can't see those in these shots.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 9 Feb 2021 05:16 PM Recorded on
  • Tapirlord Recorded by

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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Breeding behaviour

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