Saprinus (genus) (Metallic clown beetle)

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A member of the beetle community that attends vertebrate carcasses, either to feed on the carcass or prey on other insects there; the Clown beetles do the latter.

Saprinus (genus) is listed in the following regions:

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Saprinus (genus) (Metallic clown beetle) at Tianjara, NSW - 11 Apr 2021 by Harrisi

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Saprinus (genus) (Metallic clown beetle) at Tianjara, NSW - 11 Apr 2021 by Harrisi

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Species information

Saprinus (genus) Scientific name
Metallic clown beetle Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
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Location information

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Genoplesium plumosum target area Morton National Park

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