G. it. Ent., 7 (37): 87-96
August 31, 1994
Observations on the biology and host plants of
Dinocephalia cyaneipennis (Blackburn)
(Coleoptera: Buprestidae)
from New South Wales, Australia
by
JAMES R. TURNER & TREVOR J. HAWKESWOOD
Abstract - The habitat, biology and host plants of the Australian jewel beetle Dinocephalia cyaneipennis (Blackburn) (Coleoptera: Buprestidae, Agrilinae, Coraebini) are reviewed from the literature and recent observations of the senior author. The larval host plants are Casuarina distyla Vent., C. littoralis Salisb. and C. distyla x C. littoralis hybrids. Information on gall size and general morphology and orientation are provided and discussed. A possible co-evolutionary scenario between the Casuarinales and the Australian Coraebini is outlined and discussed. The gall-forming habit in the latter probably developed later, during the Tertiary.
