Gonipterus scutellatus

Eucalyptus snout beetle, gum tree weevil at Casey, ACT

Gonipterus scutellatus at Casey, ACT - 23 Mar 2024
Gonipterus scutellatus at Casey, ACT - 23 Mar 2024
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Gonipterus scutellatus 24 Mar 2024 AlisonMilton
Gonipterus sp. (genus) 23 Mar 2024 Hejor1

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Hejor1 wrote:
   24 Mar 2024
Thanks @AlisonMilton , how do I tell the Gonipterus apart?
AlisonMilton wrote:
   24 Mar 2024
@Hejor1 Hi Heather, Gonipterus scutellatus has a white streak from the nose to the back of the head. For Gonipterus suturalis the white streak goes right down the back. Gonipterus pulverulentus has white patches on their sides. All others I put in the generic group. I'm no expert but these are the guidelines I use. There may be other better ways of disticquishing.

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 23 Mar 2024 03:04 PM Recorded on
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  • False Pollinator Insect on Flower

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