Paederus sp. (genus)

Whiplash rove beetle at Fraser, ACT

Paederus sp. (genus) at Fraser, ACT - 16 Sep 2021
Paederus sp. (genus) at Fraser, ACT - 16 Sep 2021
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Identification history

Paederus sp. (genus) 30 Mar 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Carphurus sp. (genus) 19 Sep 2021 michaelb
Unidentified 16 Sep 2021 trevorpreston

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Small insect only 2 or 3mm. Fast moving amongst the grass, hard to photograph. Could be Ochthephilum mastersii but not quite the same. when comparing photographs.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 16 Sep 2021 12:06 PM Recorded on
  • trevorpreston Recorded by

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  • Grasses and mosses Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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