G. it. Ent., 6 (30): 5-8
April 30, 1992
A list and notes on some nocturnally active beetles (Coleoptera)
attracted to street lights at Townsville,
north-eastern Queensland, Australia
by
TREVOR J. HAWKESWOOD
Abstract - Casual observations and collections of insects in the Townsville area, north-eastern Queensland, during 1980-81, have revealed at least 26 species of macro-Coleoptera from the families Carabidae, Cicindelidae, Hydrophilidae, Geotrupidae, Scarabaeidae, Buprestidae, Elateridae and Cerambycidae attracted to street lights. Most beetles were collected on hot, humid nights (temperature 16-24°C) between 1830 and 2200 hrs (Eastern Standard Time), usually after heavy rainfall from previous days and/or nights.
