Chauliognathus lugubris

1 Plague Soldier Beetle at Tallangatta Valley, VIC

Chauliognathus lugubris at Tallangatta Valley, VIC - 16 Mar 2024
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Identification history

Chauliognathus lugubris 17 Mar 2024 AlisonMilton
Chauliognathus lugubris 16 Mar 2024 Merry

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Swarm has taken over a flowering gum beside the house and is swarming a large area around the garden

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Location information

Sighting information

  • > 10,001 Abundance
  • 16 Mar 2024 10:31 AM Recorded on
  • Merry Recorded by

Additional information

  • Red Flowering gum Associated plant
  • No but no bees on tree now Associated Insect
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Breeding behaviour Insect behaviour on flower

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