Anoplognathus porosus

Porosus Christmas beetle at QPRC LGA

Anoplognathus porosus at QPRC LGA - 8 Jan 2023
Anoplognathus porosus at QPRC LGA - 8 Jan 2023
Anoplognathus porosus at QPRC LGA - 8 Jan 2023
Anoplognathus porosus at QPRC LGA - 8 Jan 2023
Anoplognathus porosus at QPRC LGA - 8 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Anoplognathus porosus 5 Dec 2023 HaukeKoch
Anoplognathus pallidicollis 13 Jan 2023 AlisonMilton
Unidentified 11 Jan 2023 SteveBorkowskis

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Attracted to UV light

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HaukeKoch wrote:
   22 Jun 2023
The pattern of setae on the pygidium would rather suggest A. porosus (even though the punctures on the elytra aren't that pronounced and give the impression of A. pallidicollis).

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