Pterohelaeus piceus

Pie-dish beetle at Higgins, ACT

Pterohelaeus piceus at Higgins, ACT - 8 Feb 2021
Pterohelaeus piceus at Higgins, ACT - 8 Feb 2021
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Pterohelaeus piceus 6 Apr 2023 KimberiRP
Pterohelaeus piceus 24 Feb 2021 AlisonMilton

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While still clinging to the trunk of the tree I think it was probably deceased. Some ant activity.

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  • Eucalyptus Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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