Zophophilus sp. (genus)

Darkling beetle at Cooma, NSW

Zophophilus sp. (genus) at Cooma, NSW - 7 Feb 2023
Zophophilus sp. (genus) at Cooma, NSW - 7 Feb 2023
Zophophilus sp. (genus) at Cooma, NSW - 7 Feb 2023
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Zophophilus sp. (genus) 4 Apr 2023 KimberiRP
Meneristes australis 7 Feb 2023 mahargiani

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In wet rot of decaying branch. when exposed, initially tried to burrow away, then "played dead", and finally burrowed away into a softer part of the timber

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AlisonMilton wrote:
   11 Feb 2023
Hi mahargiani. These look like two different beetles. Photo one is of a pie dish beetle but there is not enough detail to ID. The last three photos are of a different beetle. Could you please remove the 1st photo. Thanks
mahargiani wrote:
   11 Feb 2023
Done. It was obvious as soon as you pointed it out! Unfortunately I only have the one photo of the pie dish beetle, might try looking for one next time I'm in that location.

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