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jewel beetle

Nipponobuprestis amabilis

Photo by HarumKoh
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Field Notes

Description:

common in my area.
16-29mm.
japanese name: アオマダラタマムシ.

Habitat:

decayed tree.
west part of japan.
June-July.

Notes:

1st,2nd photo 2013.6.1.
3rd,4th photo 2013.7.27

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アオマダラタマムシ

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Comments (4)
HarumKoh
thank you injica! many dimples reflects like jewel. great nature!
injica
Wonderful, that's a true jewel-spotting!

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PublishedJuly 27, 2013

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