Ethonion reichei
A jewel beetle at Karabar, NSW
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| Ethonion reichei | Harrisi | 29 Sep 2025 | ||
| Ethonion reichei | Harrisi | 29 Sep 2025 |
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2 comments
1 Oct 2025
Given the disparity of specimens which are patently different species attributed in iNat etc to this species, the disjunct distributions of their known populations (which may be a function of localised collecting effort), and importantly the lack of a comprehensive modern revision (requiring careful comparison with types), I would not be surprised if maculate-patterned species such as this prove to comprise several species. Let's hope that some competent person (or persons) will engage in the long-overdue revision of this interesting genus sooner than later. Cheers, Allen M. Sundholm.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.216761-35.367045
- Maps Mount Jerrabomberra QP Mount Jerrabomberra
- Places Karabar, NSW
Sighting information
- 2 Abundance
- 29 Sep 2025 02:33 PM Recorded on
- Harrisi Recorded by
- Native pea Associated plant
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
Collections
- Harrisi NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Ethonion reichei Jewel beetles (Buprestidae) Beetles (Coleoptera) Insects
Species information
- Ethonion reichei Scientific name
- A jewel beetle Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Rare or uncommon native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1132.28m Recorded at altitude
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