Campfire Beetle, Anoplognathus concolor
A. pallidicollis, A. rothschildti
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Fast Facts
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Classification
- Genus
- Anoplognathus
- Species
- concolor
- Subfamily
- Rutelinae
- Family
- Scarabaeidae
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Class
- Insecta
- Subphylum
- Uniramia
- Phylum
- Arthopoda
- Kingdom
- Animalia
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- Size Range
- Length: 15 – 22mm
Introduction
The species name concolor means “monochromatic”, referring to its brown colour and lack of colourful reflections. The common name “Campfire Beetle” was provided by Aditi Khamar.
What does Anoplognathus concolor look like?
Identification
Mid to pale brown; middle of elytra lacking pigmentation and edges with pale patches of opaqueness, giving a distinctive “water-soaked” appearance. Underside red brown, centre of metaventrite black; thorax with long, fine yellow hairs, except on mi
Clypeus
Clypeus: Round; slightly recurved at front margin.
Foretibia
Foretibia: Two distinct tibial teeth.
Metaventral process
Metaventral process: Narrow, flat, apically lighter brown; apex overhanging forecoxae.
Pygidium
Pygidium: Red-brown; with short, flat, white hairs.
Where is Anoplognathus concolor found?
Distribution
East Australia; Cairns, QLD, Batemans Bay, NSW.
What species are similar to Anoplognathus concolor?
Similar species
A. pallidicollis, A. rothschildti
Anoplognathus concolor has mottled, pale patches on its elytra, although this is sometimes not obvious so careful observation is required. Metaventrite black in centreand brown at sides, and with a brown apex to its metaventral process. The pronotum is a uniform brown, with no colourful reflections or dark markings.
