Phaolus metallicus

1 Longhorn beetle at suppressed

Phaolus metallicus at suppressed - 22 Dec 2024
Phaolus metallicus at suppressed - 22 Dec 2024
Phaolus metallicus at suppressed - 22 Dec 2024
Phaolus metallicus at suppressed - 22 Dec 2024
Phaolus metallicus at suppressed - 22 Dec 2024
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Identification history

Phaolus metallicus 28 Dec 2024 KimberiRP
Alleculinae sp. (Subfamily) 26 Dec 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 22 Dec 2024 clarehoneydove

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3 comments

KimberiRP wrote:
   28 Dec 2024
A female Phaolus metallicus, a Longhorn beetle. Quite a rare species!
   28 Dec 2024
@KimberiRP wasn't expecting that in a weedy part of the yard. How cool. Such a pretty beetle.
   29 Dec 2024
Thanks Kim

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  • Close to ground on stalk Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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