Anoplognathus sp. (genus)

Unidentified Christmas beetle at Moruya, NSW

Anoplognathus sp. (genus) at Moruya, NSW - suppressed
Anoplognathus sp. (genus) at Moruya, NSW - suppressed
Anoplognathus sp. (genus) at Moruya, NSW - suppressed
Anoplognathus sp. (genus) at Moruya, NSW - suppressed
Anoplognathus sp. (genus) at Moruya, NSW - suppressed
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Identification history

Anoplognathus sp. (genus) 3 Jan 2025 HaukeKoch
Paropsini sp. (tribe) 15 Feb 2024 donhe
Unidentified 14 Feb 2024 LisaH

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3 comments

donhe wrote:
   15 Feb 2024
I think the antennae are wrong for Scarabaeidae.
HaukeKoch wrote:
   15 Feb 2024
Likely Anoplognathus viriditarsis, but it's good to get a view of the underside to make sure it's not A. montanus
LisaH wrote:
   15 Feb 2024
Thank you. I've added the only underside photo I have, don't know if it's enough to help with ID?

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