Castiarina scalaris

Scalaris jewel beetle at Karabar, NSW

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Castiarina scalaris 3 Jan 2025 KimberiRP
Castiarina hilaris 10 Dec 2024 DianneClarke

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KimberiRP wrote:
   3 Jan 2025
Castiarina hilaris is smaller (about 7 mm long), with different texture on the upper surface giving it a kind of sparkling appearance. Castiarina scalaris is generally larger (about 10-11 mm, although occasionally smaller), with a shiny upper surface. In addition, the distribution of green markings on the elytra differs between the two species.

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