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Plague Soldier Beetle

Chauliognathus lugubris

Description:

Bright green wings , with a yellow band

Habitat:

native species found in temperate southeastern Australia

Notes:

The bright colours of Chauliognathus are a warning to any predator thinking of taking a swipe at one, as they exude a white viscous fluid from their glands that repels any predators thinking of getting too close.

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CharliePrice
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CharliePrice

Tasmania, Australia

Spotted on Oct 25, 2014
Submitted on Oct 28, 2014

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