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Jewel beetle feeding on coastal tea tree flowers. Castiarina sexplagiata,Eamw beetles,eamw jewel beetles Click/tap to enlarge

Jewel beetle feeding on coastal tea tree flowers.

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  1. View WildFlower's profile
    WildFlower
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    Do you have a top view? I don't think it is Castiarina punctatosulcata, the last black spot seems to extend to the edge. There are many similar species. The devil is in the detail. Posted 8 years ago
    1. View Ernst's profile
      Ernst
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      Thank you WildFlower and Martin for the identification. Posted 8 years ago
      1. View Martin Lagerwey's profile
        Martin Lagerwey
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        Your observation is correct Wildflower. In life, both are sometimes extremely common in Victoria and found together. C. punctatosulcata is much brighter in its red margin, which extends strongly to the apex. Posted 8 years ago
        1. View WildFlower's profile
          WildFlower
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          Thank you Martin for confirming the IDs. Posted 8 years ago
    3. View Ernst's profile
      Ernst
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      Thank you WildFlower ,I will search more in the next few days. Posted 8 years ago

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The Castiarina sexplagiata

Castiarina sexplagiata is a beetle from Buprestidae family.

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Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by WildFlower
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