A new species of beetle, described as unusually large and fluffy and dubbed the 'Punk Beetle', has been discovered in Australia. Initially mistaken for bird poo due to its appearance, this beetle, potentially the world's hairiest, has attracted attention for its unique characteristics. The discovery was made by a researcher during a camping trip in the Gold Coast hinterland's rainforest. The beetle's significant hairiness has puzzled scientists, who are yet to determine the reason behind this feature.
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A researcher has discovered a remarkable new genus of fluffy longhorn beetle while camping within a rainforest in the Gold Coast hinterland. No one knows for certain why it's so hairy. https://t.co/nVpQV7DSys https://t.co/T4tD6XNnnI
New Species Of Punk Beetle Was Almost Mistaken For Bird Poop https://t.co/pWh25ApzV5
Fluffy beetle discovered in Australia may be the world's hairiest https://t.co/6m40G2HHjd
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Newly discovered Australian beetle almost mistaken for bird poo. https://t.co/KIlSD7fsc3
Newly discovered Australian beetle almost mistaken for bird poo https://t.co/z9zPUTbnDI
‘Unusually large,’ beautiful creature discovered on a field trip in Brunei. See it https://t.co/uImkFhBou0