Cryptobothrus chrysophorus (Golden Band-wing)

cf. Cryptobothrus chrysophorus
Late February 2012
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart
Female ovipositing into the sand in a pathway.

Cryptobothrus chrysophorus
Mid December 2010
Geilston Bay
Identification thanks to Robert Read.

Cryptobothrus chrysophorus adult female
Late January 2012
Mount Wellington/kunanyi
Identification thanks to Robert Read.

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