Cryptodus sp. (Ant-nest scarab beetle)

Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae: Phileurini

These beetles live in association with ants and termites, although the nature of the relationship is unknown. Adults are nocturnally active and attracted to lights.

Cryptodus sp. is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands

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Cryptodus sp. (Ant-nest scarab beetle) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 25 Jan 2025 by DianneClarke

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Cryptodus sp. (Ant-nest scarab beetle) at Kingsdale, NSW - 17 Aug 2024 by trevorpreston

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Cryptodus sp. (Ant-nest scarab beetle) at Goulburn, NSW - 9 Aug 2024 by trevorpreston

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Cryptodus sp. (Ant-nest scarab beetle) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 25 Jan 2025 by DianneClarke

Cryptodus sp. (Ant-nest scarab beetle) at Kingsdale, NSW - 17 Aug 2024 by trevorpreston

Cryptodus sp. (Ant-nest scarab beetle) at Goulburn, NSW - 9 Aug 2024 by trevorpreston

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Species information

Cryptodus sp. Scientific name
Ant-nest scarab beetle Common name
Unknown
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Machine learning
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