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Ptomaphila lacrymosa

1 Carrion Beetle at Booth, ACT

Ptomaphila lacrymosa at Booth, ACT - 14 Jan 2023
Ptomaphila lacrymosa at Booth, ACT - 14 Jan 2023
Ptomaphila lacrymosa at Booth, ACT - 14 Jan 2023
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Ptomaphila lacrymosa 16 Jan 2023 AlisonMilton
Ptomaphila lacrymosa 16 Jan 2023 trevorpreston
Unidentified 15 Jan 2023 NedJohnston

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Feeding on bones

3 comments

AlisonMilton wrote:
   15 Jan 2023
Not sure that these are beetle larvae
trevorpreston wrote:
   16 Jan 2023
I think these are carrion beetle larvae. Its fascinating what insects you find on dead things!
AlisonMilton wrote:
   16 Jan 2023
Thanks Trevor. I think you are correct.

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