Aphanosperma orientalis

2 Longhorn beetle at suppressed

Aphanosperma orientalis at suppressed - 30 Jan 2024
Aphanosperma orientalis at suppressed - 30 Jan 2024
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Identification history

Aphanosperma orientalis 31 Jan 2024 KimberiRP
Unidentified 31 Jan 2024 Harrisi

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Significant sighting

MichaelMulvaney noted:

1 Feb 2024

First record of this species in the ACT

3 comments

KimberiRP wrote:
   31 Jan 2024
Aphanosperma orientalis, a new record for the ACT.
Harrisi wrote:
   31 Jan 2024
Thanks Kim, I was sure I hadn't seen this little beetle before...
Harrisi wrote:
   31 Jan 2024
Interestingly, only 26 records on ALA, nearly all from coastal areas (where Banksia spp. are more prevalent). Might have flown in with C. imperialis a while back!!??

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 30 Jan 2024 04:51 PM Recorded on
  • Harrisi Recorded by

Additional information

  • Banksia marginata Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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