Saragus sp. (genus)
A False Wireworm at Acton, ACT
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| Saragus sp. (genus) | MichaelMulvaney | 11 May 2025 | |
| Unverified | TimL | 28 Apr 2025 |
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The beetle was found struggling on its back on a path. When turned over, it had what appeared to be deformed wing casings and wings but was able to continue on its way off the path and through the undergrowth.
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.107073-35.281290
- Altitude 608.3m
- Maps ANBG South Annex
- Places Acton, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 27 Apr 2025 09:53 AM Recorded on
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- 25mm to 50mm Animal size
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- TimL NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Darkling beetles (Tenebrionidae) Beetles (Coleoptera) Insects Saragus sp. (genus)
Species information
- Saragus sp. (genus) Scientific name
- A False Wireworm Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1010.18m Recorded at altitude
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