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Distocupes varians

3 A reticulated beetle at Tennent, ACT

Distocupes varians at Tennent, ACT - 26 Feb 2023
Distocupes varians at Tennent, ACT - 26 Feb 2023
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Identification history

Distocupes varians 12 Mar 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 27 Feb 2023 living

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Significant sighting

MichaelMulvaney noted:
12 Mar 2023

First electronic record of this uncommon beetle in our region

User's notes

Cupedidae, on Eucalyptus trunk

2 comments

michaelb wrote:
   28 Feb 2023
Beetle
KimberiRP wrote:
   12 Mar 2023
Distocupes varians, in family Cupedidae. Cupedids are rare.

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Location information

Species information

  • Distocupes varians Scientific name
  • A reticulated beetle Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Rare or uncommon Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 26 Feb 2023 10:44 PM Recorded on
  • living Recorded by

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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