Philoliche (Phara) chrysostigma Wiedemann, 1828 - Identification

Black with orange-golden antennae and legs. Thorax with golden bands on hind margin and sides. Abdomen with median, golden spots on T2 and T4.

Recorded from Cape Floristic Region, a Fynbos endemic.

Original description by Wiedemann
https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/50649#page/142/mode/1up

Illustrated in Austen 1909:
https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/75729#page/249/mode/1up

iNat observation: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/40353666

Posted on July 10, 2023 02:06 PM by traianbertau