Anoplognathus sp. (genus)

Unidentified Christmas beetle at Wonboyn, NSW

Anoplognathus sp. (genus) at Wonboyn, NSW - 8 Feb 2021
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Anoplognathus sp. (genus) 23 Jun 2024 HaukeKoch
Unidentified 8 Feb 2021 wickedtatz

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30mm in length, 15mm wide, brown wings/body, iridescent green head, iridescent green "tail" with feathery attachment. Photo above does not accurately depict beetle.

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HaukeKoch wrote:
   23 Jun 2024
Likely A. viriditarsis given the location and description, but I can't make out enough from the picture.

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