Castiarina attenuata

3 A jewel beetle at Brindabella, NSW

Castiarina attenuata at Brindabella, NSW - 28 Dec 2022
Castiarina attenuata at Brindabella, NSW - 28 Dec 2022
Castiarina attenuata at Brindabella, NSW - 28 Dec 2022
Castiarina attenuata at Brindabella, NSW - 28 Dec 2022
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Identification history

Castiarina attenuata 8 Jan 2023 Harrisi
Castiarina attenuata 4 Jan 2023 Harrisi

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Significant sighting

Harrisi noted:

22 Jan 2023

Significant range extension to the North for this species (Entom2). ALA has only records from VIC Alpine region up till now.

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entom2 wrote:
   6 Jan 2023
Thanks Stuart. Yes, definitely Castiarina attenuata, and yours seems to be significant northerly range extension for the species. Well found! Cheers! Allen M. Sundholm.

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  • 3 Abundance
  • 28 Dec 2022 12:07 PM Recorded on
  • Harrisi Recorded by

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  • Olearia sp. Associated plant
  • C. interstitialis & C. thomsoni Associated Insect
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower

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