Ophidius elegans (Click beetle)

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The strikingly coloured members of the genus Ophidius are found on flowers of shrubs such as Bursaria and Leptospermum during the day. They presumably feed on nectar.

Ophidius elegans is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands

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Ophidius elegans (Click beetle) at Black Mountain - 17 Dec 2023 by Harrisi

Harrisi

Ophidius elegans (Click beetle) at Theodore, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by owenh

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Ophidius elegans (Click beetle) at Conder, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by michaelb

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Ophidius elegans (Click beetle) at Black Mountain - 17 Dec 2023 by Harrisi

Ophidius elegans (Click beetle) at Theodore, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by owenh

Ophidius elegans (Click beetle) at Conder, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by michaelb

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Species information

Ophidius elegans Scientific name
Click beetle Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-Invasive
Up to 634.5m Recorded at altitude
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Location information

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AARON POLY 1 Black Mountain
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Pollinator-friendly garden Conder
Places
Canberra Central, ACT Conder, ACT Theodore, ACT

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