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Pterohelaeus sp.
A flat beetle with even flatter elytra margin.
found in a eucalyptus tree, under bark.
there are several similar species. Mine differs slightly from the reference image. http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_... http://lifeunseen.com/index2_item_7287.p...
Spotted on May 6, 2014
Submitted on May 6, 2014
5 Comments
Yes, this looks like a pie in a dish.
Textured pies coming up.
Thanks Lauren.
Me too, and I love the name.
Love these beetles.
Here is one possible ID from Tasmania
Pie-dish beetle Pterohelaeus peltatus
https://www.flickr.com/photos/simongrove...