Ghosts of Christmases past
Oct 30, 2019
2 minutes
JOHN PICKRELL
HRISTMAS beetles were said to be so numerous 100 years ago in the Sydney region that they could be found floating in the harbour in huge numbers at this time of year. These iridescent insects were known to swarm in such quantities that the boughs of eucalypt trees would regularly bend under
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days