Bruchinae (subfamily)
1 Seed beetle, bean weevil at Jerrabomberra, NSW
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| Bruchinae (subfamily) | DPRees125 | 11 Aug 2024 | |
| Bruchinae (subfamily) | DPRees125 | 10 Aug 2024 | |
| Unverified | SteveBorkowskis | 10 Aug 2024 |
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Around 6-8mm long
7 comments
10 Aug 2024
It is a bruchid beetle. not sure of the species. What is the context of your finding, was it inside the house, Do you have any stored pulses (dried beans / peas) nearby. if you still have the specimen a photo of the hind legs would from side/ underneath would be helpfull
10 Aug 2024
It was in an undercover area on outdoor furniture. No stored beans or anything similar that I can think of. I don’t have pets, or a vege patch or compost bin, so no food lying around outside. I’ll see if I can still find it and get some images underneath.
10 Aug 2024
Interesting, thanks for the ID. It does look a lot like Sighting 4233209. I have it in captivity if you need more detailed macro images of certain parts of its anatomy.
10 Aug 2024
Indeed, I would agree with it being similar to 423209. I you are able to photograph the femur of the hind leg esp where it joins the tibia. the femur is the large segment of the leg, the first big segment close to the bodythe tibia is the next one further away. also a close up of the head and thorax from above. Just be aware these things can fly if warmed up, so keep it cooled when handling
11 Aug 2024
I've confirmed at subfamily level, the request for extra photos could help in taking the ID futher if you wish..
Location information
- Places Jerrabomberra, NSW
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- SteveBorkowskis Recorded by
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
Collections
- SteveBorkowskis Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Bruchinae (subfamily) Leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) Beetles (Coleoptera) Insects
Species information
- Bruchinae (subfamily) Scientific name
- Seed beetle, bean weevil Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- 626.8m to 651.33m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Bruchidae
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