Chauliognathus lugubris

Plague Soldier Beetle at Lake Burley Griffin West

Chauliognathus lugubris at Lake Burley Griffin West - 13 Apr 2024
Chauliognathus lugubris at Lake Burley Griffin West - 13 Apr 2024
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Chauliognathus lugubris 14 May 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 14 May 2024 JBrickhill

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Many of these beetles on the grass and moving up on to bollards

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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