Pterohelaeus (genus)

Pie-dish beetle at Wodonga, VIC

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Identification history

Pterohelaeus (genus)	29 Jan 2025	KimberiRP
Pterohelaeus (genus)	18 Jan 2025	KylieWaldon
Unverified	16 Jan 2025	KylieWaldon

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after all the storm had passed i found this beetle on my kitchen floor. It had very fine legs and head area but was reasonably large. when it fell on its back it opened out its orange wings to right itself. I was concerned about getting it outside as quickly as possible so didn't get the best pics. Kind of had a rectangle shape out in front.

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Location information

Coordinates 146.880947 -36.143008
Maps Wodonga
Places Wodonga, VIC

Sighting information

1 Abundance
15 Jan 2025 09:01 PM Recorded on
KylieWaldon Recorded by
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KylieWaldon NatureMapr Albury, Wodonga Darkling beetles (Tenebrionidae) Beetles (Coleoptera) Insects

Additional information

25mm to 50mm Animal size
Alive / healthy Animal health

Species information

Pterohelaeus (genus) Scientific name
Pie-dish beetle Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 696.1m Recorded at altitude
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Australian Capital Territory

New South Wales

Queensland

Northern Territory

Western Australia

South Australia

Victoria

Tasmania