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A darkling beetle, specifically a long-jointed bark beetle (Tenebrionidae: Lagriinae) See: http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_...
Spotted just after rain on vegetation including taro (Xanthosoma sagittifolium) and banana, in a large semi-urban yard & garden situated next to a disturbed patch of remnant lowland forest.
Spotted on Feb 7, 2013
Submitted on Feb 7, 2013
4 Comments
Thanks Yuko!
Excellent series!
Yes right after the rain, if it's been a few days, is a good time for bugs :-)
Good find Scott! I always find more spottings after the rains, too bad it rarely rains here.