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Chauliognathus lugubris

Plague Soldier Beetle at Balgowlah Heights, NSW

Chauliognathus lugubris at Balgowlah Heights, NSW - 9 Mar 2023
Chauliognathus lugubris at Balgowlah Heights, NSW - 9 Mar 2023
Chauliognathus lugubris at Balgowlah Heights, NSW - 9 Mar 2023
Chauliognathus lugubris at Balgowlah Heights, NSW - 9 Mar 2023
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Identification history

Chauliognathus lugubris 30 May 2023 AlisonMilton
Chauliognathus lugubris 29 May 2023 YumiCallaway

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Location information

Species information

  • Chauliognathus lugubris Scientific name
  • Plague Soldier Beetle Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 9 Mar 2023 06:01 PM Recorded on
  • YumiCallaway Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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