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Pterohelaeus sp.
I accidentally knocked a rotten old rustgill fungi clump off the base of a eucalyptus tree and behind it was a huge number of Tenebrionid beetles of at least two species. Estimated about 30 overall and the most numerous one was the pie-dish type. Largest about 15mm long.
In a local nature reserve.
Family Tenebrionidae
P. walkeri, P. cornutus or P. piceus
http://australianmuseum.net.au/Pie-dish-...
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Thanks Lauren. I remember the thrill when I found one of these last year so it was a bit of a shock to suddenly find dozens.
What a great thing to find! They are beautiful!