4 Leaf beetle at Oallen, NSW
Identification history
| Carpophagus banksiae | 15 Jan 2026 | AlisonMilton | ||
| Unverified | 14 Jan 2026 | Harrisi |
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6 comments
Harrisi
wrote:
15 Jan 2026
have had suggested ID from beetle expeert on I-Nat. Carpophagus banksiae, a false weevil and in actual fact a leaf beetle! As its name suggests, it was hanging out on a Banksia sp. also....
RogerF
wrote:
18 Jan 2026
Lack of antenna scape eliminates most weevils. Bulbous hind femora (not for leaping like flea beetles) assigns it to the sub family Sagrinae, that contains some bizarre looking species from SE Asia. A good find as I have looked for it on Banksias for years for my book. The larvae are stem borers presumably on Banksias. Carpophagy = feeding on fruits and seeds - not sure about this.
Harrisi
wrote:
18 Jan 2026
Ironically Roger, I have been actively looking for the buprestid Temognatha goryi for some years now, with no luck. It shares similar shape and colouration of it's elytra. Di you think ANIC would want a specimen? If not, I am passing through same area on Tues and will return it....
KimberiRP
wrote:
18 Jan 2026
Nice find, Stu. I wouldn't have expected to see it here. But you seem to be the anointed Banksia beetle whisperer!
Location information
- Coordinates 149.958308-35.145881
- Maps Goulburn Mulwaree Council
- Places Oallen, NSW
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 13 Jan 2026 12:43 PM Recorded on
- Harrisi Recorded by
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Harrisi NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Latest Leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) Beetles (Coleoptera) Insects Carpophagus banksiae Significant Featured
Additional information
- Banksia sp. Associated plant
- Big chunky weevil I've not seen before, lovely! Associated animal
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
Species information
- Carpophagus banksiae Scientific name
- Leaf beetle Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- External link More information
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