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Stigmodera beetle

Stigmodera sanguinosa

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

This deeply pitted brown beetle comes from the little desert.
The vibrant green colored pitting sparkles in the sun.

Habitat:

A single specimen feeding on tea tree on a very hot day.

Notes:

Beetle found by Geoff.
Of the seven members of Stigmodera genus, there are five that I have in the gallery. The remaining two are more scarce and very similar to this deep brown species.

Reference Links:

Stigmodera sanguinosa - Information on Stigmodera sanguinosa, Stigmodera | Atlas of Living Australia

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Comments (12)
MartinL
Thank you medusa Thank you Antonio Thank you Reiko I got some more photos today and will see if they are worth adding.
AntónioGinjaGinja
Awesojme series Martinl,great spotting,congrats and thanks for sharing
MartinL
Tanks Vincent Thanks Mark Thanks James
Vinny
Amazing detail in the shot, great photo!
MartinL
Thanks ChristosMaroulis. Thanks Leuba Thanks Marta RubioTexeira The camera doesn't quite catch the sparkle.
Leuba Ridgway
That elytra is fantastic - must look stunning in bright sunlight !

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PublishedOctober 24, 2014

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