Gonipterus scutellatus

Eucalyptus snout beetle, gum tree weevil at Fyshwick, ACT

Gonipterus scutellatus at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Feb 2022
Gonipterus scutellatus at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Feb 2022
Gonipterus scutellatus at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Feb 2022
Gonipterus scutellatus at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Feb 2022
Gonipterus scutellatus at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Feb 2022
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Identification history

Gonipterus scutellatus 25 Feb 2022 Amata
Gonipterus scutellatus 25 Feb 2022 Amata
Unidentified 25 Feb 2022 TimL

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Sighted munching its way through a gum leaf, bits of which can be seen around its mouth in the images.

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Nearby sightings

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Acanthiza nana (Yellow Thornbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by RodDeb
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Aug 2023 by davidcunninghamwildlife
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Fyshwick, ACT - 12 Jun 2023 by Cristy1676
Cacomantis pallidus (Pallid Cuckoo) at Fyshwick, ACT - 7 Mar 2023 by RodDeb
Cacomantis pallidus (Pallid Cuckoo) at Fyshwick, ACT - 7 Mar 2023 by rawshorty
Falco longipennis (Australian Hobby) at Fyshwick, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by KorinneM
Reseda luteola (Weld) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Nov 2022 by MattM
Galium aparine (Goosegrass, Cleavers) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2022 by Christine
Melyridae (family) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Feb 2022 by TimL
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Feb 2022 by TimL
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 Jul 2021 by DPRees125
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 Jul 2021 by RodDeb
Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Jul 2021 by Christine
Ptilotula fusca (Fuscous Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 7 Jul 2021 by RodDeb
Pseudechis porphyriacus (Red-bellied Black Snake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 29 Jun 2021 by davidcunninghamwildlife
Pseudechis porphyriacus (Red-bellied Black Snake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 May 2021 by davidcunninghamwildlife
Eucalyptus leucoxylon (Yellow Gum) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Sep 2020 by Christine
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Jun 2020 by JackyF
Haliastur sphenurus (Whistling Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 12 Jun 2020 by RodDeb
Micromus tasmaniae (Tasmanian Brown Lacewing) at Fyshwick, ACT - 12 May 2020 by Christine
Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Apr 2020 by MatthewFrawley
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Gerygone fusca (Western Gerygone) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Jan 2020 by RodDeb
Macrotona australis (Common Macrotona Grasshopper) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Jan 2020 by RodDeb
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 1 Aug 2019 by jbromilow50
Accipiter novaehollandiae (Grey Goshawk) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Jul 2019 by RodDeb
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Jul 2019 by jbromilow50
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Jun 2019 by jbromilow50
Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Jun 2019 by Christine
Diplopoda sp. (class) (Unidentified millipede) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Jun 2019 by Christine
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Acizzia acaciaebaileyanae (Cootamundra Wattle Psyllid) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Oct 2018 by silversea_starsong
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Oct 2018 by silversea_starsong
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Oct 2018 by natureguy
Chrysococcyx basalis (Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo) at Fyshwick, ACT - 7 Oct 2018 by roymcd
Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Sep 2018 by Christine
Spilopelia chinensis (Spotted Dove) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Sep 2018 by Alison Milton
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Jul 2018 by RodDeb
Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Jul 2018 by RodDeb
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Jun 2018 by RodDeb
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 May 2018 by AlisonMilton
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 May 2018 by Alison Milton
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 May 2018 by Alison Milton
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 May 2018 by Alison Milton
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 May 2018 by Alison Milton
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Apr 2018 by jbromilow50
Diplopoda sp. (class) (Unidentified millipede) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Mar 2018 by Alison Milton
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Mar 2018 by Alison Milton
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 11 Aug 2017 by AlisonMilton
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton
Chelepteryx collesi (White-stemmed Gum Moth) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jul 2017 by Alison Milton
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Jun 2017 by RodDeb
Felis catus (Feral Cat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Apr 2017 by RodDeb
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Fyshwick, ACT - 31 Dec 2015 by RyuCallaway

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 23 Feb 2022 11:12 AM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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