Chauliognathus lugubris

Plague Soldier Beetle at Symonston, ACT

Chauliognathus lugubris at Symonston, ACT - 6 May 2023
Chauliognathus lugubris at Symonston, ACT - 6 May 2023
Chauliognathus lugubris at Symonston, ACT - 6 May 2023
Chauliognathus lugubris at Symonston, ACT - 6 May 2023
Chauliognathus lugubris at Symonston, ACT - 6 May 2023
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Chauliognathus lugubris 6 May 2023 AlisonMilton
Chauliognathus lugubris 6 May 2023 RodDeb

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probably more they were everywhere, in the trees, flying around, on the ground and all over the sign.

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RogerF wrote:
   7 May 2023
Big emergence of soldier beetles after the earlier lot of rain

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour
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