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Omorgus sp.
-37.893, 145.312
Field Notes
Description:
A heavily sclerotised beetle with ridged and sculptured elytra and thorax. It was a dusty brown and about 12 mm in length. The head was deflexed and it was difficult to see any details except briefly. Short segmented antennae ended in a three segmented club.
Habitat:
Spotted near a national park.
Notes:
This beetle lives on desiccated carrion, bones of dead animals and on hide. they are well distributed in Australia but prefer the dry interior. <br>
Order: Coleoptera <br>
Superfamily: Scarabaeoidea
Reference Links:
Trogidae
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedNovember 1, 2015
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