Heterocerus sp. (genus) (Variegated mud beetle)

Adults and larvae tunnel in mud or moist sand at the edges of streams, ponds and lakes. Adults are attracted to electric lights.

Heterocerus sp. (genus) is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands | Barwon South West

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Heterocerus sp. (genus) (Variegated mud beetle) at Reid, ACT - 13 Mar 2025 by Pirom

Pirom

Heterocerus sp. (genus) (Variegated mud beetle) at Melba, ACT - 14 Feb 2025 by kasiaaus

kasiaaus

Heterocerus sp. (genus) (Variegated mud beetle) at Harrison, ACT - 4 Jan 2025 by DPRees125

DPRees125

Heterocerus sp. (genus) (Variegated mud beetle) at Melba, ACT - 16 Nov 2020 by kasiaaus

kasiaaus

Heterocerus sp. (genus) (Variegated mud beetle) at Reid, ACT - 13 Mar 2025 by Pirom

Heterocerus sp. (genus) (Variegated mud beetle) at Melba, ACT - 14 Feb 2025 by kasiaaus

Heterocerus sp. (genus) (Variegated mud beetle) at Harrison, ACT - 4 Jan 2025 by DPRees125

Heterocerus sp. (genus) (Variegated mud beetle) at Melba, ACT - 16 Nov 2020 by kasiaaus

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Species information

Heterocerus sp. (genus) Scientific name
Variegated mud beetle Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 597.2m Recorded at altitude
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Location information

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Katarina's garden
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Harrison, ACT Melba, ACT Reid, ACT

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