Feather Horned Beetle (Rhipicera femorata)
Feather-horned beetle of the Rhipiceridae or cedar beetle family is indigenous to different parts of Australia like other members of its genus. Because of its rarity, little details are available about its identification. The beetle’s most striking feature is its feather-like antennae, resulting in its name and making it look increasingly attractive. ..
Adult
Size: 10 – 25 mm (0.39 – 0.98 inches)
Color: They have a grayish-black body with white spots, particularly on their pronotum and elytra formed by hairy patches.
Other Characteristic Features: Their hairy antennae emerge from knob-like structures and have about 20 segments. Males have bigger and more prominent antennae than their female counterparts.
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