Melobasis propinqua

2 Propinqua jewel beetle at Karabar, NSW

Melobasis propinqua at Karabar, NSW - 2 Oct 2018
Melobasis propinqua at Karabar, NSW - 2 Oct 2018
Melobasis propinqua at Karabar, NSW - 2 Oct 2018
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Identification history

Melobasis propinqua 8 Oct 2018 KimPullen
Melobasis propinqua 6 Oct 2018 Harrisi
Melobasis propinqua 3 Oct 2018 Harrisi

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2 comments

   4 Oct 2018
Great photo and find Stuart
Harrisi wrote:
   4 Oct 2018
First of many (sp.) this season I hope Michael. Was a thrilling experience as I wasn't even looking for Buprestids, was looking for Maratus. For some reason that day my intuition said "try Googong area" ; so I did ! The pea one was on wasn't even in flower yet, though the heath was.

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 2 Oct 2018 04:54 PM Recorded on
  • Harrisi Recorded by

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  • pea Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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