Aulacophora hilaris
Pumpkin Beetle at Undefined Area
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| Aulacophora hilaris | MichaelMulvaney | 28 Dec 2023 | |
| Unverified | arjay | 26 Dec 2023 |
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3 comments
29 Dec 2023
Bursaria spinosa. They are a popular flower for beetles and flies. Actually probably also bees and wasps. Deliciously prickly but worth having around just for the invertebrate wildlife that loves them. Actually pigs also love their roots which isn't as much fun.
Location information
- Maps Mongarlowe River
- Places Charleys Forest, NSW
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- arjay Recorded by
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
Collections
- Insects & spiders on Bursaria spinosa - a research project. arjay Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Aulacophora hilaris Leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) Beetles (Coleoptera) Insects
Species information
- Aulacophora hilaris Scientific name
- Pumpkin Beetle Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 768m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
Record quality
Quality score
3 / 7
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- Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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