Castiarina sexplagiata
Jewel beetle at Acton, ACT
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| Castiarina sexplagiata | MarkH | 19 Nov 2024 | |
| Unverified | HelenCross | 19 Nov 2024 |
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2 comments
19 Nov 2024
for some reason Helen, Castiarina sexplagiata (very common) is not now available on the drop down list for local spp. of jewel beetle?
19 Nov 2024
Yeah, I was surprised it came up as a new species for the ANBG. I think @AaronClausen is doing some website updates?
Location information
- Coordinates 149.109495-35.274130
- Maps ANBG
- Places Acton, ACT
Sighting information
- 2 Abundance
- 19 Nov 2024 04:33 PM Recorded on
- HelenCross Recorded by
- Kunzea capitata Associated plant
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
- Mixed Gender
- Yes Insect on a flower
Collections
- HelenCross Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Castiarina sexplagiata Jewel beetles (Buprestidae) Beetles (Coleoptera) Insects
Species information
- Castiarina sexplagiata Scientific name
- Jewel beetle Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1199.5m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
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6 / 7
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