Buprestidae sp. (family)

Unidentified jewel beetle at Cotter River, ACT

Buprestidae sp. (family) at Cotter River, ACT - 26 May 2021
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Buprestidae sp. (family) 27 May 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 26 May 2021 Canberragal

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Seen under a log today at Tidbinbilla. Any thoughts? It appears to have antennae or teeth at the larger end. Some type of caterpillar perhaps?

5 comments

AlisonMilton wrote:
   26 May 2021
Looks like a jewel beetle larvae but don't know which.
Canberragal wrote:
   26 May 2021
Well, well, well. I've never come across this before. Thank you :)
RogerF wrote:
   26 May 2021
definitely a jewel beetle larva
RogerF wrote:
   26 May 2021
We need a category for this
Canberragal wrote:
   27 May 2021
Thank you Roger

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 26 May 2021 02:34 PM Recorded on
  • Canberragal Recorded by

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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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