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Tri-colour Soldier Beetle

Chauliognathus tricolor

Description:

Native insect often found in large numbers to the point where they cover the surface of leaves tree trunks. The male appears to be quite a bit smaller than the female.

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2 Comments

Vinny
Vinny 9 years ago

Appreciate the correction, you don't miss a beat Martin.

MartinL
MartinL 9 years ago

Please consider the tricolor soldier beetle with its blue, rather than grey elytra and its single colored pronotum.
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/189...
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/157...

Vinny
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Vinny

Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Feb 21, 2015
Submitted on Feb 21, 2015

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