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Eucalyptus chafer beetle

Xylonichus eucalypti

Photo by MartinL
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Green scarab with pitted elytra.

Habitat:

Found on Ghania (Swordgrass) but possibly more at home on eucalyptus trees.

Reference Links:

EOL: Xylonichus eucalypti, Eucalyptus chafer <i>Xylonichus eucalypti</i> | Flickr - Photo Shar…

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Ashish
Wow.. nice shooting Martin... 3rd shot is very sharp and excellent for study this insect.
MartinL
This is the Australian species http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/9399759

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Beetles of Southeastern Australia

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PublishedNovember 18, 2011

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