Chauliognathus lugubris

Plague Soldier Beetle at Hughes, ACT

Chauliognathus lugubris at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2012 11:15 AM
Chauliognathus lugubris at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2012 11:15 AM
Chauliognathus lugubris at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2012 11:15 AM
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Identification history

Chauliognathus lugubris 13 Oct 2017 KimPullen
Chauliognathus lugubris 13 Oct 2017 KimPullen
Chauliognathus sp. (genus) 12 Oct 2017 ruthkerruish

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As this beetle was in plague numbers - it may be the plague soldier beetle.

2 comments

KimPullen wrote:
   14 Oct 2017
That's the one, Ruth.
ruthkerruish wrote:
   14 Oct 2017
Thanks Kim

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  • Wild oats (Avena fatua) Associated plant
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