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Anoplognathus family?
Large Christmas Beetle about 1.5cm long. Golden brown in colour with a large claw (which seems to be missing on the front left side).
I was convinced that this was Anoplognathus chloropyrus until I realised that mine has a black head, now I'm unsure.
Spotted on Dec 12, 2012
Submitted on Dec 14, 2012
2 Comments
Lovely Christmas Beetle images!!
Very nice detailed shots!