Paederus sp. (genus)

Whiplash rove beetle at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Paederus sp. (genus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Nov 2021
Paederus sp. (genus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Nov 2021
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Identification history

Paederus sp. (genus) 25 Nov 2021 Amata
Staphylinidae (family) 25 Nov 2021 trevorpreston
Unidentified 23 Nov 2021 trevorpreston

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Landed on my hand, beetle about 5mm.

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trevorpreston wrote:
   26 Nov 2021
Thanks for this great ID. I suspect there may be more sightings of this species under Staphylinidae (family).

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zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
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zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Jun 2022 by trevorpreston
Phaeohelotium (Discinella terrestris aggregate) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 May 2022 by trevorpreston
Arion intermedius (Hedgehog Slug) at Stromlo, ACT - 21 May 2022 by trevorpreston
Eurymela fenestrata (Gum tree leafhopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Mar 2022 by Kurt
Anthela ocellata (Eyespot Anthelid moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Mar 2022 by Harrisi
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Psychanisa baliodes (A Case moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by tpreston

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  • 23 Nov 2021 03:40 PM Recorded on
  • trevorpreston Recorded by

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