Australia boasts some of the world’s most stunning beetles. Look out for these 5 beauties this summer
- Written by Tanya Latty, Associate Professor, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney
Rainbow stag beetle (Phalacrognathus muelleri)Shutterstock Beetles are the most diverse group of animals on Earth, accounting for nearly a quarter of all known animal species. Australia is thought to be home to a whooping 30,000 beetle species, and they are crucial to keeping our ecosystems healthy.
Beetles can be distinguished from other insects...





