Anoplognathus sp. (genus)

Unidentified Christmas beetle at Belconnen, ACT

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Identification history

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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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
Collections
Christmas Beetles 2024/25 season JohnGiacon Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Scarab beetles (Scarabaeidae) Beetles (Coleoptera) Insects

Additional information

bird netting Associated plant
25mm to 50mm Animal size
Injured / sick Animal health

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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Australian Capital Territory

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