Feather-horned Beetle
Rhipicera femorata
Adult feather-horned beetles emerge from underground in Australian woodland, often following suitable wet conditions. They fly through the vegetation, with males using their spectacular comb-like antennae to detect females. Adults are short-lived and may take little or no food after emergence. The male's antennae are greatly expanded into feathery branches, giving the beetle its common name.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Feather-horned Beetle