Anoplognathus brunnipennis

Green-tailed Christmas beetle at Mongarlowe, NSW

Anoplognathus brunnipennis at Mongarlowe, NSW - 15 Feb 2023
Anoplognathus brunnipennis at Mongarlowe, NSW - 15 Feb 2023
Anoplognathus brunnipennis at Mongarlowe, NSW - 15 Feb 2023
Anoplognathus brunnipennis at Mongarlowe, NSW - 15 Feb 2023
Anoplognathus brunnipennis at Mongarlowe, NSW - 15 Feb 2023
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Identification history

Anoplognathus brunnipennis 17 Feb 2023 AlisonMilton
Anoplognathus brunnipennis 17 Feb 2023 trevorpreston
Unidentified 17 Feb 2023 LisaH

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Pleased to see this beetle very much alive. I assume it was defacating?

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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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