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Huhu beetle (Prionoplus reticularis) Trounson Kauri Park, New Zealand. Dec 30, 2016. Geotagged,Huhu beetle,New Zealand,Prionoplus reticularis,Summer Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Huhu beetle (Prionoplus reticularis)

Trounson Kauri Park, New Zealand. Dec 30, 2016.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Great job on the ID! "They are edible, and are said by some to taste like buttery chicken" -- interesting. Posted 8 years ago
    1. View Thibaud Aronson's profile
      Thibaud Aronson
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      I must say I didn't try to eat it. As for Id ing it, I just googled cerambycid New Zealand, and it just popped :-) Posted 8 years ago

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The Huhu beetle

The huhu beetle (Prionoplus reticularis) is the largest endemic beetle found in New Zealand, a member of the longhorn beetle family (Cerambycidae).

They are edible, and are said by some to taste like buttery chicken.

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Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Mar 5, 2017. Captured Dec 30, 2016 23:03 in 699 Trounson Park Rd, Donnellys Crossing 0379, New Zealand.
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  • DMC-TZ70
  • f/5.6
  • 10/1000s
  • ISO1600
  • 4.3mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.