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Hypocisseus suturalis Some Jewel beetles have bright colors, often mimics of bees.<br /> This species has aposematic colors appearing like a bird dropping.<br /> Uniquely this one feeds on Cherry Ballart (Exocarpos). Australia,Geotagged,Hypocisseis suturalis,Hypocisseus,Hypocisseus suturalis,Jewel Beetle,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Hypocisseus suturalis

Some Jewel beetles have bright colors, often mimics of bees.
This species has aposematic colors appearing like a bird dropping.
Uniquely this one feeds on Cherry Ballart (Exocarpos).

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The Hypocisseis suturalis

Hypocisseis suturalis is a species of Jewel beetle from Australia. It is one of ten in the genus which specialist feeder on the foliage of Exocarpos.

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

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Uploaded Aug 2, 2016. Captured Dec 29, 2015 15:56 in Unnamed Road, Eaglehawk North VIC 3556, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO200
  • 65mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.