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Cooktown Beetle (Temognatha alternata)


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Description: The Cooktown Beetle (Temognatha alternata) is endemic to Queensland, Australia. Little is known of this spectacular beetle which has never been formally described, as the name is taken from that given by Lumholtz (1889, 1980) without any description. Temognatha attenuata is a beautiful jewel beetle which grows to 26 mm. It is easily recognisable with its bright yellow and red bands on greenish-blue wing covers. The head and thorax are dark blue-green. The wing covers are lined with rows of fine pits along their length giving it a furrowed appearance. The adult host-plants include: Eucalyptus gummifera & Eucalyptus polycarpa.
Uploaded By: femcat38
Date: 10/10/2011
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