Anoplognathus sp. (genus)

1 Unidentified Christmas beetle at Holt, ACT

Anoplognathus sp. (genus) at Holt, ACT - 27 Dec 2023
Anoplognathus sp. (genus) at Holt, ACT - 27 Dec 2023
Anoplognathus sp. (genus) at Holt, ACT - 27 Dec 2023
Anoplognathus sp. (genus) at Holt, ACT - 27 Dec 2023
Anoplognathus sp. (genus) at Holt, ACT - 27 Dec 2023
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Anoplognathus sp. (genus) 27 Dec 2023 HaukeKoch
Anoplognathus sp. (genus) 27 Dec 2023 Sammyj87

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HaukeKoch wrote:
   27 Dec 2023
Likely A. porosus. It's best to take a shot of the rear that shows the pygidium, the pattern of setae and colour of the pygidium help to differentiate this and similar brown species.

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