Chauliognathus lugubris

Plague Soldier Beetle at Killara, VIC

Chauliognathus lugubris at Killara, VIC - 24 Nov 2024
Chauliognathus lugubris at Killara, VIC - 24 Nov 2024
Chauliognathus lugubris at Killara, VIC - 24 Nov 2024
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Chauliognathus lugubris 5 Dec 2024 AlisonMilton
Chauliognathus lugubris 1 Dec 2024 RogerF
Unidentified 30 Nov 2024 KylieWaldon

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very orange. no yellow at all like normal coloured plague beetles.

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  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
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