Chondropyga dorsalis

Cowboy beetle at Fyshwick, ACT

Chondropyga dorsalis at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Jan 2019
Chondropyga dorsalis at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Jan 2019
Chondropyga dorsalis at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Jan 2019
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Identification history

Chondropyga dorsalis 13 Jan 2019 AlisonMilton
Chondropyga dorsalis 13 Jan 2019 RodDeb

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saw a number of other beetles flying around but could not ID them. The Magpie holding these Cowboy Beetles has been listed separately

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  • 13 Jan 2019 10:03 AM Recorded on
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