Castiarina sp. (genus)

Unidentified Castiarina jewel beetle at Bluetts Block (402, 403, 12, 11)

Castiarina sp. (genus) at Bluetts Block (402, 403, 12, 11) - 2 Dec 2023
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Castiarina sp. (genus) 5 Dec 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Castiarina subpura 3 Dec 2023 Christine

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entom2 wrote:
   3 Dec 2023
Definitely not Castiarina subpura due to the highly costate elytra and the structure of the pronotum. Not sure what this is, could be Castiarina erythroptera, or Castiarina nasuta, need to see dorsal pics if possible please, Cheers, Allen M. Sundholm

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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