Chauliognathus curvipes

Soldier Beetle at Wingecarribee Local Government Area

Chauliognathus curvipes at Wingecarribee Local Government Area - 8 Nov 2023 09:51 AM
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Identification history

Chauliognathus curvipes 17 Mar 2025 DiBickers
Chauliognathus imperialis 11 Nov 2023 AlisonMilton
Chauliognathus imperialis 11 Nov 2023 Ella
Chauliognathus imperialis 11 Nov 2023 Curiosity

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DiBickers wrote:
   17 Mar 2025
I think this one might actually be Chauliognathus curvipes. The thorax and wing markings are subtly different to Chauliognathus imperialis so I have moved this one back to Genus-level until someone can confirm Suggested Species-level.
Curiosity wrote:
   18 Mar 2025
Interesting! @DiBickers, thanks for the IDs and explanation.
DiBickers wrote:
   18 Mar 2025
@Curiosity happy to help💚

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