General Description
Body flat. Wing cases (elytra) orange-brown with black lumps. Wide flat edge around elytra and mid-body (pronotum). Body up to 3 cm long.
Biology
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.
Habitat
Near or on dead animals in forests and heathlands.
More Information
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Animal Type
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Brief Id
Orange-brown, black lumps on elytra, flat edge along elytra and pronotum.
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Colours
Orange, Black, Brown
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Habitats
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Diet
Carnivore
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Endemicity
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Conservation Statuses
CITES: Not listed, FFG Threatened List: Not listed, DSE Advisory List: Not listed, IUCN Red List: Not listed
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Taxon Name
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Scientific Author
(Schreibers, 1802)
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Common Name
Carrion Beetle
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Species Name
lacrymosa
