Chauliognathus lugubris

Plague Soldier Beetle at Paddys River, ACT

Chauliognathus lugubris at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2023
Chauliognathus lugubris at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2023
Chauliognathus lugubris at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2023
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Identification history

Chauliognathus lugubris 4 Feb 2023 AlisonMilton
Cantharidae sp. (family) 3 Feb 2023 abread111

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 3 Feb 2023 02:37 PM Recorded on
  • abread111 Recorded by

Additional information

  • cherry ballart (also saw a two or three of the same beetles on Hypericum gramineum close to the cherry ballart) Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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