Chauliognathus lugubris

Plague Soldier Beetle at Moruya, NSW

Chauliognathus lugubris at Moruya, NSW - 4 Nov 2023
Chauliognathus lugubris at Moruya, NSW - 4 Nov 2023
Chauliognathus lugubris at Moruya, NSW - 4 Nov 2023
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Identification history

Chauliognathus lugubris 4 Nov 2023 AlisonMilton
Unidentified 4 Nov 2023 LisaH

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Sooooo maaaaannnnnyyyyy!

2 comments

AlisonMilton wrote:
   4 Nov 2023
@LisaH Thant's why they're called plague beetles.
LisaH wrote:
   4 Nov 2023
:) :)

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  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 4 Nov 2023 03:18 PM Recorded on
  • LisaH Recorded by

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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