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Dasygnathus trituberculatus
A bulky glossy black beetle about 23 mm long with fossorial front legs, a smooth rounded thorax and ridged elytra. The posterior part of the abdomen looked rounded and slightly broader than the anterior part. The labrum had a lump of dried clay stuck to it. Antennae had three leaflets. The underside of the beetle was partially covered with dense orange "fur".
Spotted under bright lights on grass -school grounds Distribution: http://bie.ala.org.au/species/urn:lsid:b...
When disturbed, the beetle made a persistant screeching sound which could be heard for almost a minute after she took cover and could be heard from a few feet away. This sound is made by rubbing the abdomen against wing covers - it does will you to leave it alone ! http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_... Family: Scarabaeidae Subfamily: Dynastinae
Spotted on Jan 28, 2014
Submitted on Jan 29, 2014
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