Diphucephala sp. (genus)
Green Scarab Beetle at Bombala, NSW
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| Diphucephala sp. (genus) | KimberiRP | 14 Jan 2025 | |
| Diphucephala elegans | AlisonMilton | 29 Sep 2023 |
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14 Jan 2025
This Diphucephala is similar to the one found abundantly on pinnate wattles at Tableland altitudes in the Canberra region. It is not D. elegans, which is found at high altitudes such as the peaks of the Brindabella Range, Snowy Mountains and Victorian Alps.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.250220-36.921825
- Altitude 849.8m
- Maps Endeavour Reserve (Bombala)
- Places Bombala, NSW
Sighting information
- 16 - 100 Abundance
- 27 Sep 2023 01:33 PM Recorded on
- AlisonMilton Recorded by
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
- Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour
- Alive / healthy Animal health
- Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
- Yes Insect on a flower
Collections
- AlisonMilton NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Diphucephala sp. (genus) Scarab beetles (Scarabaeidae) Beetles (Coleoptera) Insects
Species information
- Diphucephala sp. (genus) Scientific name
- Green Scarab Beetle Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 2110.49m Recorded at altitude
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