Lycidae sp. (family)

Net-winged beetle at Deakin, ACT

Lycidae sp. (family) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Aug 2021
Lycidae sp. (family) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Aug 2021
Lycidae sp. (family) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Aug 2021
Lycidae sp. (family) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Aug 2021
Lycidae sp. (family) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Aug 2021
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Identification history

Lycidae sp. (family) 30 Mar 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Porrostoma sp. (genus) 20 Aug 2021 MichaelBedingfield
Unidentified 19 Aug 2021 Tapirlord

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A large colony of something found under a log near the entrance of RHN. My guess is that its some kind of larve?? they appeared to be feeding on several red-eyed cicada carcasses, i've left this sighting in beetles, but i'm not really sure in all honesty.

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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Breeding behaviour

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