Paederus sp. (genus)

Whiplash rove beetle at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve

Paederus sp. (genus) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 22 Jun 2024
Paederus sp. (genus) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 22 Jun 2024
Paederus sp. (genus) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 22 Jun 2024
Paederus sp. (genus) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 22 Jun 2024
Paederus sp. (genus) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 22 Jun 2024
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Identification history

Paederus sp. (genus) 24 Jun 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 24 Jun 2024 TimL

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Sighted in the gloom behind the Homestead in cold wet conditions.

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RogerF wrote:
   25 Jun 2024
Where does the common name derive from: is it the Christmas eye effect?

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  • 22 Jun 2024 12:54 PM Recorded on
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