Author Marianne Broug

There is a new treasure hunt to be had, as you explore our beautiful national parks… Like little precious gems, the glimmer of their colours that catches your attention… a little exhaled gasp of air, admiring stare and out comes your camera and click click click… life is beautiful!

Jewel Beetle Castiarina bicolor © Marianne Broug
Jewel Beetle Castiarina bicolor © Marianne Broug
Jewel Beetle Castiarina colorata © Marianne Broug
Jewel Beetle Castiarina colorata © Marianne Broug
Jewel Beetle Castiarina crenata © Marianne Broug
Jewel Beetle Castiarina crenata © Marianne Broug
Jewel Beetle Castiarina decemmaculata © Marianne Broug
Jewel Beetle Castiarina decemmaculata © Marianne Broug
Jewel Beetle Castiarina media © Marianne Broug
Jewel Beetle Castiarina media © Marianne Broug
Jewel Beetle Castiarina rufipennis © Marianne Broug
Jewel Beetle Castiarina rufipennis © Marianne Broug
Jewel Beetle Castiarina xanthopilosa © Marianne Broug
Jewel Beetle Castiarina xanthopilosa © Marianne Broug
Castiarina Jewel Beetles of Belair National Park © Marianne Broug
Castiarina Jewel Beetles of Belair National Park © Marianne Broug

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See our section on the family Buprestidae and genus Castiarina (Jewel Beetles).