Chauliognathus lugubris

Plague Soldier Beetle at Killara, VIC

Chauliognathus lugubris at Killara, VIC - 2 Mar 2025 08:29 AM
Chauliognathus lugubris at Killara, VIC - 2 Mar 2025 08:29 AM
Chauliognathus lugubris at Killara, VIC - 2 Mar 2025 08:29 AM
Chauliognathus lugubris at Killara, VIC - 2 Mar 2025 08:29 AM
Chauliognathus lugubris at Killara, VIC - 2 Mar 2025 08:29 AM
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Chauliognathus lugubris 7 Mar 2025 DiBickers
Chauliognathus lugubris 7 Mar 2025 KylieWaldon

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This the most I've seen all season in one spot. Odd thing they were only on this plant - one early on and one round the first bend. Both quite close to the river. Most were mating.

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