Carpophagus banksiae

4 Leaf beetle at Oallen, NSW

Carpophagus banksiae at Oallen, NSW - 13 Jan 2026 12:43 PM
Carpophagus banksiae at Oallen, NSW - 13 Jan 2026 12:43 PM
Carpophagus banksiae at Oallen, NSW - 13 Jan 2026 12:43 PM
Carpophagus banksiae at Oallen, NSW - 13 Jan 2026 12:43 PM
Carpophagus banksiae at Oallen, NSW - 13 Jan 2026 12:43 PM
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Carpophagus banksiae 15 Jan 2026 AlisonMilton
Unverified 14 Jan 2026 Harrisi

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Significant sighting

AlisonMilton noted:

15 Jan 2026

First local sighting of this species

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....
HelenCross wrote:
   15 Jan 2026
Wow - wouldn't have picked it as a leaf beetle!
AlisonMilton wrote:
   15 Jan 2026
I did think it was a beetle rather than weevil though
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!

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  • Banksia sp. Associated plant
  • Big chunky weevil I've not seen before, lovely! Associated animal
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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