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Carphurus sp.
A simple beetle with orange thorax, black head, orange abdomen with discrete black 'pads' on top. About 22mm long.
In a local nature reserve.
family: MELYRIDAE subfamily: Malachiinae genus: Carphurus http://bie.ala.org.au/species/urn:lsid:b...
Spotted on Dec 2, 2013
Submitted on Dec 5, 2013
10 Comments
Thanks ST. A while ago now.
Here's some close images: http://lifeunseen.com/index2_item_3798.p...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31914013@N0...
http://lifeunseen.com/index2_item_5813.p...
Oops, I was in too much of a hurry and wrote Cantharidae instead of Melyridae! I got the genus correct, though!
We all love to find a new one though.
Sorry guys, just another think that I don't know...
Ok this one looks fairly good (although the museum specimen is typically shot).
Well there goes that idea. Thanks Stephen.
No, it isn't a rove beetle! It is a soldier beetle (Cantharidae), possibly genus Carphurus
Hmm.. so they must be aircraft steps at the back. Yes I looked at BI but couldn't find this particular one.
Yes its a rove beetle. They are capable fliers.
http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_...