Chauliognathus lugubris
Plague Soldier Beetle at Fyshwick, ACT
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| Chauliognathus lugubris | MichaelMulvaney | 10 Feb 2026 | |
| Unverified | Paul57 | 10 Feb 2026 |
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The Beatles appeared to be mating.
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.154345-35.317841
- Places Fyshwick, ACT
Sighting information
- 33 Abundance
- 30 Nov 2025 01:30 PM Recorded on
- Paul57 Recorded by
- They weren't on a plant, but on a painted timber board out of the sun. Associated plant
- They were interacting with others of the same species. Associated animal
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
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- Paul57 NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Chauliognathus lugubris Other beetles Beetles (Coleoptera) Insects
Species information
- Chauliognathus lugubris Scientific name
- Plague Soldier Beetle Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1437.3m Recorded at altitude
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