Melobasis thoracica

2 A jewel beetle at Dunlop, ACT

Melobasis thoracica at Dunlop, ACT - 11 Oct 2018
Melobasis thoracica at Dunlop, ACT - 11 Oct 2018
Melobasis thoracica at Dunlop, ACT - 11 Oct 2018
Melobasis thoracica at Dunlop, ACT - 11 Oct 2018
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Identification history

Melobasis thoracica 1 Nov 2018 KimPullen
Melobasis sp. (genus) 1 Nov 2018 KimPullen
Unidentified 12 Oct 2018 Harrisi

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2 comments

Harrisi wrote:
   2 Nov 2018
Great work Kim, I knew it was different to M. propinqua! Can you share the deductive process to differentiate it from other Melobasis ?
KimPullen wrote:
   8 Nov 2018
Hi Stuart. The body shape and colour are distinctive. And having access to the ANIC gives me an unfair advantage!

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 11 Oct 2018 06:06 PM Recorded on
  • Harrisi Recorded by

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  • Leptospermum sp. Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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