''Anoplognathus porosus'' is a species of beetle within the genus ''

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Description

''Anoplognathus porosus'' is similar to ''

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Range

occurs from Victoria to northern Queensland and is a common species around Sydney

References

Insects described in 1817 Scarabaeidae Insects of Australia {{Scarabaeidae-stub