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Eucalyptus Longhorned Borer

Phoracantha sp.

Description:

A medium to large longicorn, mostly shiny tubercular black with a pair of pale yellow markings on each wing cover. Approx. 34mm body length.

Habitat:

Under very strong lights at night in suburban car lot.

Notes:

http://www.ces.csiro.au/aicn/system/c_61... Yet to check noted colour/pattern variations.

1 Species ID Suggestions

MartinL
MartinL 11 years ago
Eucalyptus Longhorned Borer
Phoracantha impavida Australian Critters - photos » Beetles » Eucalyptus Longhorned Borer


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1 Comment

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 11 years ago

Thanks Martin. P.impavida seems to be only in WA. ?

Mark Ridgway
Spotted by
Mark Ridgway

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Jan 30, 2013
Submitted on Jan 31, 2013

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