Melobasis sp. (genus)

Unidentified Melobasis jewel Beetle at Casey, ACT

Melobasis sp. (genus) at Casey, ACT - 2 Oct 2023
Melobasis sp. (genus) at Casey, ACT - 2 Oct 2023
Melobasis sp. (genus) at Casey, ACT - 2 Oct 2023
Melobasis sp. (genus) at Casey, ACT - 2 Oct 2023
Melobasis sp. (genus) at Casey, ACT - 2 Oct 2023
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Identification history

Melobasis sp. (genus) 3 Oct 2023 AlisonMilton
Melobasis propinqua 2 Oct 2023 Hejor1

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2 comments

MarkH wrote:
   3 Oct 2023
I don’t think it’s M. propinqua as there are no signs of the setae that generally cover the ventral surface and legs. The photos unfortunately are not the best however I would lean towards M. thoracica at this stage.
Harrisi wrote:
   3 Oct 2023
I'll second all that Mark...likewise the 'furry forehead' is also absent....

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 2 Oct 2023 11:18 AM Recorded on
  • Hejor1 Recorded by

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  • Deceased Animal health
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • False Pollinator Insect on Flower

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