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Castiarina pallidiventris
A small (10mm) jewel beetle with subtle bright colors. image 2 might possibly include male and female.
Feeding on tea tree on a very warm day.
Specimen provided by Geoff http://www.virtual-beetle.com/castiarina... http://www.boldsystems.org/index.php/Tax...
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Here is some fascinating information on this species.
http://www.friendsofqueensparkbushland.o...