Scieropepla polyxesta

1 Xyloryctidae at Surf Beach, NSW

Scieropepla polyxesta at Surf Beach, NSW - 25 Jan 2024
Scieropepla polyxesta at Surf Beach, NSW - 25 Jan 2024
Scieropepla polyxesta at Surf Beach, NSW - 25 Jan 2024
Scieropepla polyxesta at Surf Beach, NSW - 25 Jan 2024
Scieropepla polyxesta at Surf Beach, NSW - 25 Jan 2024
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Identification history

Scieropepla polyxesta 25 Jan 2024 donhe
Scieropepla polyxesta 25 Jan 2024 ibaird
Philobota (genus) 25 Jan 2024 Hejor1

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ibaird wrote:
   25 Jan 2024
A new species for NatureMapr's South Coast region when approved.
Good photos.

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • False Pollinator Insect on Flower

Species information

  • Scieropepla polyxesta Scientific name
  • Xyloryctidae Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 938.5m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning

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