Chauliognathus lugubris

Plague Soldier Beetle at O'Connor, ACT

Chauliognathus lugubris at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 01:52 PM
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Identification history

Chauliognathus lugubris 7 Jan 2023 Amata
Unverified 7 Jan 2023 ConBoekel

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There were dozens of these scattered among different plants. Only a small number of these were on the flowering Cassinnia.

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  • Cassinnia longifolia Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour
  • Other activity Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Insect on a flower

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