Astraeus (Astraeus) pygmaeus

A small Casuarina jewel beetle. at Wyanbene, NSW

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Astraeus (Astraeus) pygmaeus 24 Dec 2024 Harrisi

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3 comments

MarkH wrote:
   25 Dec 2024
This one has a very reduced pattern compared with normal pygmaeus
Harrisi wrote:
   25 Dec 2024
Any other suggestions Mark? Oh, and Merry Christmas!
MarkH wrote:
   25 Dec 2024
I think it’s the only option Stuart. Either pygmaeus or a new spp. I’ve found pygmaeus before with a strange pattern and they just key out to pygmaeus. If you have a specimen you can try and key it out.
And Merry Christmas to you as well !

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  • Allocasuarina nana Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
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