Aphanosperma orientalis

2 Longhorn beetle at suppressed

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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

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

Species information

Aphanosperma orientalis Scientific name
Longhorn beetle Common name
Unknown
Rare or uncommon native
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