Root-galling jewel beetle at O'Connor, ACT
Identification history
| Ethonion leai | 15 Oct 2021 | MichaelMulvaney | ||
| Ethonion reichei | 9 Oct 2021 | Harrisi |
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3 comments
KimPullen
wrote:
14 Oct 2021
I'm inclined to think it is E. leai, based on the way the white scales on the elytra are arranged in more or less lengthwise stripes. In E. reichei the scales are arranged in loose transverse bands, especially in the apical third of the elytra. E. leai is notably smaller than E. reichei.
Harrisi
wrote:
14 Oct 2021
Thanks for that input Kim. I measured it at 7mm which pretty much puts it in between the length of both of those species. Just got an email saying that access into ANIC probably not possible for remainder of 2021 which prevents me from comparing the specimen to those of both species in the collection. If Kim leans with E. leai I am happy with that and stand corrected.
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.105202-35.260895
- Maps Black Mountain
- Places O'Connor, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 - 3 Abundance
- 8 Oct 2021 05:45 PM Recorded on
- Harrisi Recorded by
Additional information
- Dillwynia sp. Associated plant
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
Species information
- Ethonion leai Scientific name
- Root-galling jewel beetle Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-Invasive
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