Paederus cruenticollis (Whiplash Rove Beetle)

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Staphylinidae: Paederinae: Paederini

These small and brightly coloured Rove beetles are common on wet soil. They release a defensive secretion which, on contact with the skin, produces a lesion medically known as 'Paederus dermatitis', but colloquially as 'whiplash'.

Paederus cruenticollis is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands

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Paederus cruenticollis (Whiplash Rove Beetle) at Melba, ACT - 27 Feb 2025 by kasiaaus

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Paederus cruenticollis (Whiplash Rove Beetle) at Melba, ACT - 27 Feb 2025 by kasiaaus

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Species information

Paederus cruenticollis Scientific name
Whiplash Rove Beetle Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Unknown
593m Recorded at altitude
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Location information

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Katarina's garden
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Melba, ACT

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