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jb2602 wrote:
Yesterday
Specimen C

Agrilus hypoleucus
jb2602 wrote:
Yesterday
Specimen B. An emergence of around 15 beetles settled and flying around a small group of young Acacia dealbatas.

Agrilus hypoleucus
jb2602 wrote:
Yesterday
Specimen A: length 9 mm; length/width = 4.8; hind leg tarsus 1 - long (as long as next 3).
See The genus Agrilus in Australian, Gianfranco Curletti, Jewel Beetle (2001)

Agrilus hypoleucus
jb2602 wrote:
30 Jan 2025
Rhinotia mimic Jewel Beetle

Agrilus hypoleucus
22 Jan 2025
Pretty sure it is Rhinotia adelaidae - which seems to have black antennae and feet - while that of R. lineata seem to have orange-red antennae and feet @KimPullen is that right?

Rhinotia adelaidae
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