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.
Pending ID – Chauliognathus
Soldier Beetle larva
Mid November 2011
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart
Defensive curling
Mid March 2017
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart, nipaluna
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Early October 2017
Coningham
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Early October 2017
Coningham
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