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Ischiopsopha lucivorax

Photo by Scott Frazier
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Field Notes

Description:

Ischiopsopha are beetles from the subfamily Cetoniinae. The genus is spread throughout the whole Australian region. I. lucivorax seems the most likely candidate for the ID.

Habitat:

Spotted in a large semi-urban yard & garden nest to a disturbed patch of remnant equatorial lowland forest.

Notes:

This amazing creature landed on my foot during a bit of wind today. What luck!

Reference Links:

EOL: Ischiopsopha lucivorax, Ischiopsopha, Papua Insects Foundation (Coleoptera/Scarabaeidae)

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Comments (19)
AntónioGinjaGinja
Wow,i miss this one S Frazier,amazing shining beetle,congrats and thanks for sharing
LarsKorb
Fantastic series, Scott - brilliantly shot
MartinL
They are stunning blue wings that it is about to open/close. Cetoinids can launch very quickly as they slide their wings out in one rapid movement rather than opening elytra and then the wings in two steps as other beetles do. What a superb photo.
Scott Frazier
Thanks very much. The only statistic I could venture would be an estimated total length of 35mm (mouthparts to end of elytron)... I've added another photo
C.Sydes
Fabulous spot Mr Frazier, can you indicate her (?) vital statistics.
Scott Frazier
Thanks both! Yes that is the suitably elegant wingset ensemble showing from beneath the lacquered wing covers :-)
C.Sydes
magnificent creature - is that blue wings peeping out there?
Latimeria
Wow, that was a lucky wind that brought this guy to you! Isn't serendipity wonderful?
Scott Frazier
More of this spectacular beetle later. It's already tomorrow!

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PublishedDecember 20, 2011

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