Melobasis propinqua

7 Propinqua jewel beetle at Stromlo, ACT

Melobasis propinqua at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Oct 2022
Melobasis propinqua at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Oct 2022
Melobasis propinqua at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Oct 2022
Melobasis propinqua at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Oct 2022
Melobasis propinqua at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Oct 2022
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Melobasis propinqua 16 Oct 2022 entom2
Melobasis propinqua 16 Oct 2022 RobG1

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4 comments

entom2 wrote:
   16 Oct 2022
First record of this species, or for any aussie buprestid I suspect, on an orchid flower!
HelenCross wrote:
   16 Oct 2022
Looks like this species has been fooled by orchids previously - sightings 4350346 & 4350796
entom2 wrote:
   16 Oct 2022
Interesting! Thanks Helen!
   17 Oct 2022
I also found Melobasis propinqua on Diuris semilunulata almost exactly a year ago in Mount Taylor Nature Reserve, see sighting 4401718

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  • 16 Oct 2022 04:19 PM Recorded on
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  • Diuris semilunulata Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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