(
Thermophilum homoplatum) This is a large beetle, about 2.5 inches in length.
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If you disturb it, it is quite prone to playing dead and hoping that you will go away. "You ain't kidding me mate, not until I have my pictures." (I wonder if he understood me? LOL!!)
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It preys on other ground dwelling insects.
For more extremely interesting information on
this and other beetles, please visit
Beetles in the Bush by Ted MacRae, a site well worth the visit.
1 comment:
What an actor beetle but can't fool you. ;)
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