Chauliognathus lugubris

Plague Soldier Beetle at Acton, ACT

Chauliognathus lugubris at Acton, ACT - 29 Oct 2023
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Identification history

Chauliognathus lugubris 2 Nov 2023 AlisonMilton
Unidentified 2 Nov 2023 RosD

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The sweet Kunzea highly perfumed was “alive” with these beetles and bees. What are the beetles?

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 29 Oct 2023 01:19 PM Recorded on
  • RosD Recorded by

Additional information

  • Kunzea ambigua Associated plant
  • Bees Associated Insect
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower

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