Platyzosteria similis

1 Red-legged litter runner at Belconnen, ACT

Platyzosteria similis at Belconnen, ACT - 14 Mar 2018
Platyzosteria similis at Belconnen, ACT - 14 Mar 2018
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Identification history

Platyzosteria similis 14 Apr 2018 KimPullen
Platyzosteria sp 19 Mar 2018 RogerF
Unidentified 18 Mar 2018 CathB

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Among many spiders and insects that appeared to be disturbed by prescribed burn taking place on other side of the bike path.

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RogerF wrote:
   20 Mar 2018
Typical defensive mode emitting chemical deterrents. See page 67 my book

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