Creophilus erythrocephalus (Devil's coach horse, Rove beetle)

Usually found on vertebrate carcasses, where it preys on larvae of other insects such as blowflies.

Creophilus erythrocephalus is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands | South Coast | Barwon South West | North Queensland | South East South Australia

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Species information

Creophilus erythrocephalus Scientific name
Devil's coach horse, Rove beetle Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 1164m Recorded at altitude
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Location information

Maps
Genoplesium plumosum target area Morton National Park
Places
Tianjara, NSW

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