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Aulacophora hilaris

Pumpkin Beetle at suppressed

Aulacophora hilaris at suppressed - 4 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Aulacophora hilaris 8 Jan 2023 AlisonMilton
Unidentified 8 Jan 2023 arjay

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Species information

  • Aulacophora hilaris Scientific name
  • Pumpkin Beetle Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 4 Jan 2023 03:24 PM Recorded on
  • arjay Recorded by

Additional information

  • Pumpkin plant Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

Record quality

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  • More than one media file
  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
  • GPS evidence of location
  • Description
  • Additional attributes
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