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Jewel beetle

Castiarina sexplagiata

Photo by MartinL
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Description:

A small jewel beetle resembling a native bee. They are attracted to fragrant native flowers on hot summer days. This species typically has blue dots on its shoulders rather than a band in similar related species.

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Castiarina Jewel Beetle - Castiarina sexplagiata

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