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Jewel beetle (Castiarina octomaculata) The size and colours of this Jewel beetle resemble an elongated ladybird. Another one found on the day seemed to have a gold tint to the thorax and head.. <br /> About 18mm long.<br /> Found on Leptospermum continentale. in a local national park. Australia,Buprestidae,Castiarina,Castiarina octomaculata,Geotagged,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Jewel beetle (Castiarina octomaculata)

The size and colours of this Jewel beetle resemble an elongated ladybird. Another one found on the day seemed to have a gold tint to the thorax and head..
About 18mm long.
Found on Leptospermum continentale. in a local national park.

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The Castiarina octomaculata

Castiarina octomaculata is an Australian species of jewel beetle. It was described by Saunders in 1868.

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Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by WildFlower
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Uploaded Mar 10, 2016. Captured Oct 12, 2012 01:37 in 106 Duffys Rd, Narre Warren East VIC 3804, Australia.
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  • 7.95mm