Dasygnathus sp. (genus)
Rhinoceros beetle at Sullivans Creek, Lyneham South
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| Dasygnathus sp. (genus) | KimberiRP | 8 Jan 2024 | |
| Unverified | trevorpreston | 8 Jan 2024 |
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Large scarab about 17mm found under a piece of plywood. Made a defensive rasping sound when disturbed.
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.130357-35.253304
- Altitude 588.8m
- Maps Sullivans Creek, Lyneham South
- Places Lyneham, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 8 Jan 2024 09:54 AM Recorded on
- trevorpreston Recorded by
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
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- trevorpreston Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Dasygnathus sp. (genus) Scarab beetles (Scarabaeidae) Beetles (Coleoptera) Insects
Species information
- Dasygnathus sp. (genus) Scientific name
- Rhinoceros beetle Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1043.14m Recorded at altitude
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