Anoplognathus sp. (genus)
Unidentified Christmas beetle at Belconnen, ACT
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| Anoplognathus sp. (genus) | HaukeKoch | 31 Dec 2024 | |
| Anoplognathus pallidicollis | KimberiRP | 31 Dec 2024 | |
| Anoplognathus sp. (genus) | JohnGiacon | 15 Dec 2024 |
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1 comment
31 Dec 2024
I think this is more likely A. porosus, as the metaventral process is quite long and overhanging the fore coxae, and the colour of the underside of the abdomen usually doesn't have the metallic green reflections in A. pallidicollis, but is more chestnut brown. Without a view of the dorsal side of the pygidium, it might be best to keep it at genus though.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.074812-35.247062
- Maps Emu Creek Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor
- Places Belconnen, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 14 Dec 2024 08:42 PM Recorded on
- JohnGiacon Recorded by
- bird netting Associated plant
- 25mm to 50mm Animal size
- Injured / sick Animal health
Collections
- Christmas Beetles 2024/25 season JohnGiacon Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Anoplognathus sp. (genus) Scarab beetles (Scarabaeidae) Beetles (Coleoptera) Insects
Species information
- Anoplognathus sp. (genus) Scientific name
- Unidentified Christmas beetle Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1369m Recorded at altitude
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