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Tricolor Soldier Beetle
Chauliognathus tricolor
-38.5842, 145.511
Field Notes
Description:
About 10mm long. Thick abdomen was orangey-yellow, elytra and head were black and thorax, a brilliant red. The elytra were shorter than the abdomen.
Habitat:
Eucalyptus tree - nature reserve
Distribution in Australia
http://bie.ala.org.au/species/Chauliognathus+tricolor
Notes:
These are not as common as the other Chauliognathus species, the plague beetle so it was thrilling to see one of these. This beetle was resting between two leaves and when disturbed it tried to move to the other side of the leaf,away from view.
Belongs to Family Cantharidae
Reference Links:
Tricolor Soldier Beetle - Chauliognathus tricolor
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 28, 2013
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