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Calomela maculicollis bristles One defining feature of Calomela are anterior and posterior sensory setae on the  (four) corners of the pronotum.  These are called trichobothria and can be very hard to see or even broken off and missing.  Australia,Calomela maculicollis,Geotagged,Summer,calomela,clavate Click/tap to enlarge

Calomela maculicollis bristles

One defining feature of Calomela are anterior and posterior sensory setae on the (four) corners of the pronotum. These are called trichobothria and can be very hard to see or even broken off and missing.

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Calomela maculicollis is a small acacia leaf beetle found in Australia.

Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Martin Lagerwey
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By Martin Lagerwey

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Uploaded Apr 1, 2016. Captured Feb 13, 2015 15:59 in 8 Jamieson-Licola Rd, Licola VIC 3858, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 450D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO200
  • 65mm