Ptomaphila lacrymosa

1 Carrion Beetle at Stromlo, ACT

Ptomaphila lacrymosa at Stromlo, ACT - 4 May 2022
Ptomaphila lacrymosa at Stromlo, ACT - 4 May 2022
Ptomaphila lacrymosa at Stromlo, ACT - 4 May 2022
Ptomaphila lacrymosa at Stromlo, ACT - 4 May 2022
Ptomaphila lacrymosa at Stromlo, ACT - 4 May 2022
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Identification history

Ptomaphila lacrymosa 5 May 2022 RogerF
Unidentified 4 May 2022 trevorpreston

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Insects about 8-10mm on old Kangaroo carcass.

5 comments

RogerF wrote:
   5 May 2022
Larva of carcass beetle. See p 229 my book.
trevorpreston wrote:
   5 May 2022
I didn't know about your book, what is the book?
RogerF wrote:
   5 May 2022
Insects of South Eastern Australia (CSIRO) from ANBG Bookshop
trevorpreston wrote:
   5 May 2022
Thanks Roger. I will get myself a copy.
RogerF wrote:
   5 May 2022
I was in the bookshop today and confirm they have copies

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 4 May 2022 11:30 AM Recorded on
  • trevorpreston Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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