Anoplognathus multiseriatus
Anoplognathus prasinus
Introduction
The species name multiseriatus means “many rows”, referring to the rows of punctures on the elytra.
What does Anoplognathus multiseriatus look like?
Identification
Green to dark red or brown. Underside green to dark red or brown; thorax with dense, long, erect, white hair, except on midline; abdomen with sparse, short, flat, white hair. Legs red brown; tarsi black, with green reflections.
Clypeus
Clypeus: Contracted before apex; front margin abruptly recurved; apex square.
Foretibia
Foretibia: Two distinct tibial teeth.
Metaventral process
Metaventral process: Tapered; flat; apex overhanging forecoxae.
Pygidium
Pygidium: Green to dark red or brown; with very short, flat, white hair.
Where is Anoplognathus multiseriatus found?
Distribution
South QLD Coast, below Bundaberg.
What species are similar to Anoplognathus multiseriatus?
Similar species
Anoplognathus prasinus
Anoplognathus multiseriatus is somewhat similar in size and shape to A. prasinus, but are darker with no cream to brown border on the margins and suture of its elytra.
