Chauliognathus lugubris

Plague Soldier Beetle at Higgins, ACT

Chauliognathus lugubris at Higgins, ACT - 27 Jan 2024 11:43 AM
Chauliognathus lugubris at Higgins, ACT - 27 Jan 2024 11:43 AM
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Chauliognathus lugubris 24 Mar 2024 AlisonMilton

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Over a number of days I found a few of these beetles all with their wings spread in this fashion. They were clinging to leaves but seemingly dead.

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