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Atelurinae (subfamily) 8 Jun 2026 CathB

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Under a rock, associated with numerous ants which are shown in sighting 4729456

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GBS wrote:
   8 Jun 2026
I don't think this is a silverfish. Yes it superficially resembles an Atelurid but it is much darker and more elongate than any other species I have seen in Australia. I suspect it might be a beetle larva.

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • CathB Recorded by
  • Ants Associated animal
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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