Saprinus (Saprinus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Metallic hister beetle)

Family Histeridae.

Predatory on fly maggots and other insect larvae in mammal and bird carcasses.

Saprinus (Saprinus) sp. (genus & subgenus) is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands | Barwon South West

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Species information

Saprinus (Saprinus) sp. (genus & subgenus) Scientific name
Metallic hister beetle Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 712.6m Recorded at altitude
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