Neocistela ovalis

Comb-clawed beetle at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Neocistela ovalis at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Nov 2019
Neocistela ovalis at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Nov 2019
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Identification history

Neocistela ovalis 10 Jan 2020 KimPullen
Homotrysis sp. (genus) 7 Jan 2020 AndyRoo

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In Forest 20 (STEP). Approx location - wasn't GPSed.

2 comments

KimPullen wrote:
   11 Jan 2020
Pretty close, Andrew! Neocistela is a relative of Homotrysis.
AndyRoo wrote:
   11 Jan 2020
Thanks Kim. At least I managed to work out it was in the Darkling Beetle family!

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  • On flower of Broad-leaved Peppermint Eucalyptus dives. Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender

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