Anoplognathus porosus

Porosus Christmas beetle at Harrison, ACT

Anoplognathus porosus at Harrison, ACT - 9 Jan 2023
Anoplognathus porosus at Harrison, ACT - 9 Jan 2023
Anoplognathus porosus at Harrison, ACT - 9 Jan 2023
Anoplognathus porosus at Harrison, ACT - 9 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Anoplognathus porosus 12 Jan 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Anoplognathus pallidicollis 10 Jan 2023 W

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Hiding under an external doorframe. Was sluggish and did not respond fast to being handled. Temperature was mid 20s

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  • On concrete, closest trees ornamental prunus a few metres away. Some lomandras near those and maybe 50-100m away are some gums and acacias Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Injured / sick Animal health
  • Resting Insect behaviour on flower

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