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Camouflaged coupling - Botany bay weevil  Australia,Botany Bay Diamond Weevil,Chrysolopus spectabilis,Geotagged,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

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  1. Oh, wow! beautiful couple! Posted 2 years ago
    1. Well suited
      Posted 2 years ago
      1. Yes, indeed! :-) Posted 2 years ago

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"Chrysolopus spectabilis" is a species of weevil found in south-eastern Australia. It is up to 25 mm long, with metallic green patterns on a black background. It is a specialist, only known from 28 species of "Acacia".

Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Calbost Niel
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By Calbost Niel

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Uploaded Dec 15, 2022. Captured Dec 15, 2022 11:48 in 80 Great Western Hwy, Woodford NSW 2778, Australia.
  • NIKON D850
  • f/20.0
  • 1/400s
  • ISO500
  • 105mm