Coleoptera · Native
Porose Christmas beetle
Anoplognathus porosus
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FIELD CHARACTERS
What to look for
A robust scarab beetle. Fine surface sculpture and the shape of the end of the abdomen matter.
A useful observation
Look at eucalypt foliage and resting adults. Photograph dorsal, side and rear views.
Identification limits
Museum or project referenceChristmas beetles are difficult to separate from colour alone. Use a dedicated identification guide.
These introductory notes and broad habitat associations do not replace a species key.
When it has been recorded
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