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Jewel beetle

Amblysterna natalensis

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Description:

A fairly large beetle, black with pale yellow speckles on the back, underside pale with black and green markings.

Habitat:

Savanna/woodland

Notes:

Observed in Mlawula Nature Reserve

1 Species ID Suggestions

Noah Ranger +1
Johan Heyns
Johan Heyns 9 years ago
Gaint Jewel Beetle
Sternocera orissa


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2 Comments

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AshleyT
AshleyT 8 years ago

Hi there, please do not make an ID suggestion on your own spotting. Simply click "edit this spotting" and enter in the information there. Thanks.

KateBraun
KateBraun 8 years ago

Amblysterna rather than Sternocera, based on size (about 2 cm long).

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KateBraun
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KateBraun

Sifundza seLubombo, Swaziland

Spotted on Apr 22, 2014
Submitted on Apr 27, 2014

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