Melobasis obscurella

Obscurella jewel beetle at Belconnen, ACT

Melobasis obscurella at Belconnen, ACT - 10 Sep 2023
Melobasis obscurella at Belconnen, ACT - 10 Sep 2023
Melobasis obscurella at Belconnen, ACT - 10 Sep 2023
Melobasis obscurella at Belconnen, ACT - 10 Sep 2023
Melobasis obscurella at Belconnen, ACT - 10 Sep 2023
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Identification history

Melobasis obscurella 16 Sep 2023 MarkH
Melobasis obscurella 16 Sep 2023 CathB

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At least four seen. One collected for photography and returned. Same tree as M. thoracica

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  • Acacia boormanii Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower

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