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Jewel beetle

Buprestidae fam.

Photo by Tiz
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Field Notes

Description:

Plenty of those bugs at the same plant. They seem to be pollinators. When flying it reminded me more of a fly than a beetle. Also, when flying, a bright blue body was shown under the wings. Sice: 1cm

Habitat:

High altitude mixed forrest and meadowland, dry season. A Plant next to a gravel road.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Tiz
What an interesting family! Fun to learn more about them! Thank you Lauren :)
LaurenZarate
Buprestidae....who would have thought the body was blue underneath!

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Mlawula Nature Reserve
Photographed
PublishedJuly 30, 2013

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