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Paederus sp. (genus) (Whiplash rove beetle)

Family Staphylinidae.

These beetles carry a defensive secretion (pederin) that can cause serious dermatitis ('whiplash' dermatitis) in humans - see http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/factsheets/Pages/rove-beetles.aspx . 

Paederus sp. (genus) is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands  |  South Coast


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