Carrion Beetle

Ptomaphila lacrymosa

Bug Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

Body flat. Wing cases (elytra) orange-brown with black lumps. Wide flat edge around elytra and mid-body (pronotum)

Size

Body can grow up to around 30mm long

Habitat

Carrion Beetles feed on dead animal carcasses and maggots (fly larvae). They fly at night and are attracted to lights.

Distribution

Mainland Australia and Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

Museums Victoria Sciences Staff (2017) Ptomaphila lacrymosa Carrion Beetle in Museums Victoria Collections (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Carrion Beetle
Scientific name: Ptomaphila lacrymosa (Schreibers, 1802)
Family: Silphidae
Category: Bug Life › Beetles
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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