Anoplognathus punctulatus
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| phylum | Arthropoda | **Anoplognathus punctulatus** is a species of **Christmas beetle** in the family Scarabaeidae. The species name, meaning "with very small holes," refers to its densely punctured dorsal surface. This beetle is native to **Eastern Australia**, specifically the **East Queensland coast**, and is often dark green with a prominent metallic sheen.
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| Class | Insecta | |
| order | Coleoptera | |
| family | Scarabaeidae | |
| subfamily | Rutelinae | |
| genus | Anoplognathus | |
| species | A. punctulatus |