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Jewel beetle

Castiarina pallidiventris

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

A small (10mm) jewel beetle with subtle bright colors.
image 2 might possibly include male and female.

Habitat:

Feeding on tea tree on a very warm day.

Notes:

Specimen provided by Geoff

http://www.virtual-beetle.com/castiarinafp.html

http://www.boldsystems.org/index.php/TaxBrowser_TaxonPage?taxid=256274

Reference Links:

BOLD Systems: Taxonomy Browser - Castiarina pallidiventris {species}

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Comments (1)
MartinL
Here is some fascinating information on this species. http://www.friendsofqueensparkbushland.org.au/castiarina-richardsi/

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