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Melobasis obscurella

2 Obscurella jewel beetle at Murrumbateman, NSW

Melobasis obscurella at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Sep 2023
Melobasis obscurella at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Sep 2023
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Identification history

Melobasis obscurella 18 Sep 2023 AlisonMilton
Melobasis obscurella 18 Sep 2023 SimoneC

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Location information

Species information

  • Melobasis obscurella Scientific name
  • Obscurella jewel beetle Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 18 Sep 2023 12:31 PM Recorded on
  • SimoneC Recorded by

Additional information

  • Acacia boormanii Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Other activity Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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