Melobasis sp. (genus)

1 Unidentified Melobasis jewel Beetle at Weetangera, ACT

Melobasis sp. (genus) at Weetangera, ACT - 22 Feb 2023
Melobasis sp. (genus) at Weetangera, ACT - 22 Feb 2023
Melobasis sp. (genus) at Weetangera, ACT - 22 Feb 2023
Melobasis sp. (genus) at Weetangera, ACT - 22 Feb 2023
Melobasis sp. (genus) at Weetangera, ACT - 22 Feb 2023
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Identification history

Melobasis sp. (genus) 23 Feb 2023 entom2
Melobasis sp. (genus) 23 Feb 2023 Harrisi

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2 comments

MarkH wrote:
   23 Feb 2023
I’m pretty sure that this is Melobasis sordida however determination is dependent upon microscopic examination
entom2 wrote:
   23 Feb 2023
Mark, note the strongly bispinose terminal abdominal segment(?), might be useful towards an ID. Cheers, Allen

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  • Acacia sp. Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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