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Acacia Longicorn Leopard Beetle

Penthea pardalis

Description:

This large long-horned beetle is most commonly found feeding on acacia stem as it is pictured here. This example measured just over 2" with 2-3" antennae.

Habitat:

Grassland and seasonal Rainforest, likes to eat young acacia stems.

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3 Comments

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 11 years ago

That's a solid looking longicorn. Welcome to Project Noah. You might like to add a reference link http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_...

Ava T-B
Ava T-B 11 years ago

Welcome to Project Noah, jdub2348.

MayraSpringmann
MayraSpringmann 11 years ago

Beautiful!

JackWanamaker
Spotted by
JackWanamaker

Western Australia, Australia

Spotted on Apr 30, 2012
Submitted on Feb 17, 2013

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