Anoplognathus sp. (genus)

Unidentified Christmas beetle at Belconnen, ACT

Anoplognathus sp. (genus) at Belconnen, ACT - 14 Dec 2024
Anoplognathus sp. (genus) at Belconnen, ACT - 14 Dec 2024
Anoplognathus sp. (genus) at Belconnen, ACT - 14 Dec 2024
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Anoplognathus sp. (genus) 31 Dec 2024 HaukeKoch
Anoplognathus pallidicollis 31 Dec 2024 KimberiRP
Anoplognathus sp. (genus) 15 Dec 2024 JohnGiacon

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HaukeKoch wrote:
   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.

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