Beetles of the Amarygmus genus can be found all over Australia. They are often brightly coloured and hide away during the daytime, usually under bark. They come out at night to feed. The larvae live in decaying wood. This particular beetle was found in Girraween, hiding under a dead log, on granite.

Australasia has about 54 species of beetle in this genus. Most live in warm, wet areas, such as New Guinea and northern Queensland. They can also be found down the coast into New South Wales.