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Hairy Spotted Beetle - Anoplognathus velutinus Anoplognathus velutinus,Australia,Geotagged,Hairy Christmas beetle,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

Hairy Spotted Beetle - Anoplognathus velutinus

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    Ernst
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    We call this a Christmas beetle as it usually shows up in December. This one was attracted to my UV light on on a warm night and got its dates mixed up. Posted 1 hrs ago

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The Hairy Christmas beetle

Anoplognathus velutinus is a large scarabid beetle found in south eastern Australia.
It is distinctive due to it's covering of white setae.
This group are known as 'Christmas beetles' locally as they appear around late December each year.

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Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Nov 24, 2025. Captured Nov 24, 2025 13:54 in 72 Franklin Parade, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO400
  • 79mm