Anoplognathus brunnipennis

9 Green-tailed Christmas beetle at Higgins, ACT

Anoplognathus brunnipennis at Higgins, ACT - 12 Jan 2023
Anoplognathus brunnipennis at Higgins, ACT - 12 Jan 2023
Anoplognathus brunnipennis at Higgins, ACT - 12 Jan 2023
Anoplognathus brunnipennis at Higgins, ACT - 12 Jan 2023
Request use of media

Identification history

Anoplognathus brunnipennis 13 Jan 2023 AlisonMilton

Identify this sighting


Please Login or Register to identify this sighting.

User's notes

I estimate 500-600. At least 200 on one tree and lots more on all nearby trees.

4 comments

   13 Jan 2023
A bit like the good old days.
   13 Jan 2023
Hi @brunonia you would be pleased to see this approx 500 !
HelenCross wrote:
   13 Jan 2023
Wow, that's a good number
HelenWay wrote:
   14 Jan 2023
Fantastic sighting Alison!

Please Login or Register to comment.

Nearby sightings

Page 1 of 1 - image sightings only

Location information

Sighting information

Additional information

  • Eucalyptus Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

Species information

Record quality

  • Images or audio
  • More than one media file
  • Verified by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
  • GPS evidence of location
  • Description
  • Additional attributes
2,203,459 sightings of 20,917 species in 9,213 locations from 12,749 contributors
CCA 3.0 | privacy
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of this land and acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.