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Cacodacnus planicollis Cant find any information about this one except the subfamily shown In INaturalist.<br /> Attracted to UV light on a hot night. Approximately 30-40 mm long.<br /> Identified by Christine Young. Australia,Cacodacnus planicollis,Eamw beetles,Encounter Bay SA,Geotagged,Longhorn beetle,Spring,UVL Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Cacodacnus planicollis

Cant find any information about this one except the subfamily shown In INaturalist.
Attracted to UV light on a hot night. Approximately 30-40 mm long.
Identified by Christine Young.

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Very nice photo, Ernst! It might be in the genus Cacodacnus. Maybe Cacodacnus planicollis, but I'm unsure.

    https://bie.ala.org.au/species/https://biodiversity.org.au/afd/taxa/e6bede0d-49b5-43a2-8b13-7cd875a02647     Posted one year ago, modified one year ago
    1. View Ernst's profile
      Ernst
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      Christine thank you for your incredible help. You are the best with finding identifications. Posted one year ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
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        You're welcome. I'm happy to help. :) Posted one year ago
  3. View William Bodine's profile
    William Bodine
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    Great shot. I like the perspective and the detail with those imposing jaws. Posted one year ago
    1. View Ernst's profile
      Ernst
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      Thank you William. Yes it is an impressive beetle. Captured 2 on that night.Never seen them before. Posted one year ago

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The Cacodacnus planicollis

Cacodacnus planicollis is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae.

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Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Ernst

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Uploaded Dec 17, 2024. Captured Dec 16, 2024 13:50 in 66 Franklin Parade, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/83s
  • ISO400
  • 124mm