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Atesta besti Attracted to UV light. Atesta besti,Australia,Geotagged,winter Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Atesta besti

Attracted to UV light.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Rarely documented living specimen, well done! Posted 2 months ago
    1. View Ernst's profile
      Ernst
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      Thank you,Ferdy. My lucky day that the beetle showed up. Even after a couple of years putting up a UV light on suitable nights, alwise in the same area I am surprised that sometimes one or two new species to me show up. Posted 2 months ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        Long may this continue :) Posted 2 months ago
        1. View Ernst's profile
          Ernst
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          It will. I intend to send you a 71 st birthday card Posted 2 months ago
          1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
            Ferdy Christant
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            I'll be waiting! Posted 2 months ago
  3. View NattyOne's profile
    NattyOne
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    Nice one!
     Posted 2 months ago
    1. View Ernst's profile
      Ernst
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      Thank you. Posted 2 months ago

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The Atesta besti

Atesta besti is a longhorn beetle in the Atesta genus.

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Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ernst

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Uploaded Sep 19, 2025. Captured Sep 19, 2025 13:49 in 72 Franklin Parade, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/10.0
  • 1/32s
  • ISO800
  • 79mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.