Creophilus erythrocephalus

Devil's coach horse, Rove beetle at Stromlo, ACT

Creophilus erythrocephalus at Stromlo, ACT - 4 May 2022
Creophilus erythrocephalus at Stromlo, ACT - 4 May 2022
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Creophilus erythrocephalus 4 May 2022 Amata
Unidentified 4 May 2022 trevorpreston

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Beetle about 15mm, bright orange head, shape similar to a rove beetle only larger, several specimens found on kangaroo carcass.

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  • 3 Abundance
  • 4 May 2022 11:32 AM Recorded on
  • trevorpreston Recorded by

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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