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Category: Beetles

  • the males didn’t seem to care…

    the males didn’t seem to care…

    Author Mark Hanlon ◦ This is Julodimorpha saundersii from Kalbarri in W.A. today. I found them quite commonly flying over the heath and the females walking across the road (females cannot fly). Unfortunately many were hit by cars however the… Continue reading

  • A few thousand tenebrionid beetles…

    A few thousand tenebrionid beetles…

    Author Mark Hanlon ◦ I recently donated a few thousand tenebrionid beetles to the WA Museum (among a larger donation of specimens from a collection I acquired recently). Included were a number of specimens that had come from the HW… Continue reading

  • Precious Jewels…

    Precious Jewels…

    Author Marianne Broug ◦ There is a new treasure hunt to be had, as you explore our beautiful national parks… Like little precious gems, the glimmer of their colours that catches your attention… a little exhaled gasp of air, admiring… Continue reading

  • Revision of the genus Chalcophorataenia in Australia

    Revision of the genus Chalcophorataenia in Australia

    Author Mark Hanlon ◦ Hi All, I am assisting David Frank and Dominic Vondracek from the National Museum in Prague to undertake a revision of the genus Chalcophorataenia in Australia. There are 14 recognised valid species (together with many synonyms)… Continue reading