Rhipicera (Agathorhipis) femorata

Feather-horned beetle at Cook, ACT

Rhipicera (Agathorhipis) femorata at Cook, ACT - 10 Mar 2021
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Rhipicera (Agathorhipis) femorata 12 Mar 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Rhipicera (Agathorhipis) femorata 10 Mar 2021 AlisonMilton
Unidentified 10 Mar 2021 Tammy

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4 comments

KimPullen wrote:
   12 Mar 2021
A female - not often seen.
Tammy wrote:
   12 Mar 2021
Thanks Kim. Is it a female because the antennae are not as elaborate?
KimPullen wrote:
   12 Mar 2021
Yes Tammy, that's the easiest way to sex them. The female is also a bit larger and more robust than the male.
Tammy wrote:
   12 Mar 2021
Thank you

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  • Wattle Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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