Four species are listed for Tasmania
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle)
Chauliognathus tricolor
This species is highly variable showing great range in size (beginning around 6mm up to 16mm), colour of elytra (though always entirely dark), and the markings on the pronotum.
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Chauliognathus appendiculatus
Pending ID – Chauliognathus
Soldier Beetle larva
Mid November 2011
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart
Photo KE
Defensive curling
Mid March 2017
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart, nipaluna
Photos KE
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Early October 2017
Coningham
Photos KE
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Early October 2017
Coningham
Photos KE
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Mid August 2023
Wielangta
Identification thanks to Boris Büche
Photo KE
References:
Grove S.J., Forster L. G. ,Porch, N. (2021) An illustrated checklist of the insects of Tasmania. Part 1 – Coleoptera (beetles). The Royal Society of Tasmania. Hobart