This is a Tasmanian subspecies. The coppery form is found mainly on the East Coast.
Melobasis propinqua porteri
Early January 2011
Rocky Cape National Park
Identification thanks to Peter Lang.
Melobasis propinqua porteri
Early January 2011
Rocky Cape National Park
Identification thanks to Peter Lang.
Mid January 2012
Rocky Cape National Park
Rocky Cape National Park
Melobasis c.f. propinqua porteri
Early October 2013
Tomahawk
Sheltering from bad weather in Boobyalla (Acacia longifolia subsp sopohorae)
East coast form
Late October 2017
South Arm
Meloblasis propinqua porteri , Inland and southern green form.
Late January 2009
North-West Bay River, Longley
Mid November 2017
South Arm
Late September 2018
Bicheno
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