2021 Queensland camper discovers unique white-haired longhorn beetle species, Excastra albopilosa, in Lamington National Park.

A camper in Queensland discovered a new species of longhorn beetle with unique white hair in Lamington National Park in 2021. The beetle, named Excastra albopilosa, is distinct from other Australian longhorn beetles and may have white hairs to mimic an insect infected with fungus, deterring predators. Further research is needed to confirm this theory and learn more about the beetle's biology.

March 20, 2024
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