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Banded Jewel beetle

Castiarina vittata

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

This small beetle with two clear cream stripes has subtle brassy colors over the pronotum and elytra.

Habitat:

Found on tea tree in desert habitat on a very warm day.

Notes:

Specimen found by Geoff.

Reference Links:

Castiarina vittata - Information on Castiarina vittata, Castiarina vittata | Atlas of Living Australia

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PublishedOctober 24, 2014

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