Chauliognathus lugubris

Plague Soldier Beetle at Fyshwick, ACT

Chauliognathus lugubris at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 Nov 2025 01:30 PM
Chauliognathus lugubris at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 Nov 2025 01:30 PM
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Chauliognathus lugubris 3 hrs ago MichaelMulvaney
Unverified 3 hrs ago Paul57

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The Beatles appeared to be mating.

2 comments

   3 hrs ago
Yep the main point of the gathering
AlisonMilton wrote:
   2 hrs ago
@Paul57 Do they also play rock 'n' roll? Beatles - beetles?

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  • 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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