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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Jewel beetles (Buprestidae)

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MarkH wrote:
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This species is commonly found on Melaleuca flowers across the SW of WA.
Castiarina simulata
KorinneM wrote:
6 Aug 2025
Thanks again for the info, @MarkH.
Castiarina xystra
MarkH wrote:
6 Aug 2025
Mid August is very early in the Buprestid season. It’s generally late August through to early March in southern Australia. It also depends a bit on whether winter lingers through August and when the warmth returns at the beginning of Spring. That can certainly impact Buprestid emergences.
Castiarina xystra
KorinneM wrote:
6 Aug 2025
@MarkH thanks for that advice. :-) It was mid September and possibly the end of their season last year. Allowing 4 weeks, it could be from mid August, then possibly. I don't live near Red Hill, so getting when they are in flower will help with narrowing that timing, too, potentially.
Castiarina xystra
MarkH wrote:
6 Aug 2025
Hi Korinne, if you look at around the same time of year that you found the last one that is likely your best chance. Although some species can emerge over a few consecutive months buprestids generally emerge over 2-4 weeks at the same time each year. Good luck!
Castiarina xystra

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