Insects
Beetles (Coleoptera)
Jewel beetles (Buprestidae)

Jewel beetles (Buprestidae)

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References for Jewel Beetles (family Buprestidae): https://sites.google.com/site/buprestidpages/

And a photo gallery for the family: https://sites.google.com/site/buprestidpages/buprestidae-gallery

This gallery can be searched by genus, for example, Castiarina:

https://sites.google.com/site/buprestidpages/castiarina-gallery

Another good gallery for Castiarina: http://www.virtual-beetle.com/castiarinafp.html

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MichaelMulvaney wrote:
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Thanks Mark
Anilara (genus)
MarkH wrote:
30 May 2025
All identification of Anilara species should be regarded as uncertain at best given the genus has not been revised for around 100 years and there are probably 3-4 times as many valid species as there are currently available names.
Anilara (genus)
MarkH wrote:
30 May 2025
Possibly something like Castiarina octospilota however without a clearer picture it’s impossible to be certain
Castiarina (genus)
MarkH wrote:
30 May 2025
This is Selagis formosa not S. caloptera.
Selagis formosa
DiBickers wrote:
26 May 2025
@Cheryl unfortunately it doesn’t look like the photo has come through😊
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