Scaraphites silenus

Meaning of name: Unknown.

Distribution: Found in Western Australia and Victoria.

Remarks: These beetles are nocturnal and may live as an adult for a year or more. They eat other beetles.

We have seen this beetle in November and December.

References: Atlas of Living Australia  https://bie.ala.org.au/species/urn:lsid:biodiversity.org.au:afd.taxon:01f60944-4a89-4f67-93fb-7cfafa0e13be

Esperance Fauna http://esperancewildlife.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/ground-beetle-scaraphites-sp-probably-s.html

Identification courtesy of David Knowles.

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