Paederus sp. (genus) (Whiplash rove beetle)

Family Staphylinidae.

These beetles carry a defensive secretion (pederin) that can cause serious dermatitis ('whiplash' dermatitis) in humans - see http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/factsheets/Pages/rove-beetles.aspx .

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

Canberra & Southern Tablelands | South Coast

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Species information

Paederus sp. (genus) Scientific name
Whiplash rove beetle Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 936m Recorded at altitude
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Location information

Maps
Beowa National Park Four Winds
Places
Edrom, NSW

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