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Tree Trunk Tiger Beetle II - Distipsidera flavicans

Family CARABIDAE

This page contains information and pictures about Tree Trunk Tiger Beetles that we found in the Brisbane area, Queensland, 
Body length 15mm 
 
This ground beetle looks very similar to the Distipsidera undulata. This beetle is smaller and in paler colours. This species is rarely seen. 
 
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We found this ground beetle near Buhot Creek in Daisy Hills.  
 

 
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We found this ground beetle the second time in Venman Circuit on Feb 2012. It was running on ground. Its body colours was camouflaged very well. It hardly be seen until it moved.
 
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Reference:
1. Terrestrial Invertebrate Status Review (Brisbane City) - Dr John Stanisic, Queensland Museum, 2005, page 72, fig31i (Distipsidera flavicans)
 
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Last updated: February 27, 2012.