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Repsimus aeneus
These green Christmas beetles are very highly polished and have red legs. The hind legs in males are very thickened. Females are smaller and more red. The last image is in the sunlight to capture the most reflective angle.
Found on Callistemon plants along the river. There were large numbers. They took to flight very rapidly once disturbed.
Spotted on Dec 21, 2014
Submitted on Dec 21, 2014
5 Comments
Oh well at least petrol costs are down.
I think you must be correct Mark.
You will have to go east to see these. There were hundreds!
ALA has only two species listed and it seems I have seen them both.
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/173...
Nail beetles! I've been hoping to find these one day. Repsimus sp. http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_...
And a happy Christmas beetle to you Leuba
Such good-looking beetles - like ripe olives ! Very nice Martin. Merry Christmas to you !!