Aphanosperma orientalis

2 Longhorn beetle at suppressed

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Aphanosperma orientalis KimberiRP 31 Jan 2024
Unverified Harrisi 31 Jan 2024

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MichaelMulvaney noted:

1 Feb 2024

First record of this species in the ACT

3 comments

   31 Jan 2024
Aphanosperma orientalis, a new record for the ACT.
   31 Jan 2024
Thanks Kim, I was sure I hadn't seen this little beetle before...
   31 Jan 2024
Interestingly, only 26 records on ALA, nearly all from coastal areas (where Banksia spp. are more prevalent). Might have flown in with C. imperialis a while back!!??

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  • At least 1 Abundance
  • 30 Jan 2024 04:51 PM Recorded on
  • Harrisi Recorded by
  • Banksia marginata Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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