Ethonion reichei

A jewel beetle at Karabar, NSW

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Ethonion reichei 29 Sep 2025 Harrisi
Ethonion reichei 29 Sep 2025 Harrisi

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entom2 wrote:
   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.
Harrisi wrote:
   1 Oct 2025
Couldn't agree more, thanks Allen!

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