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28(27). Metacoxal (McP) plates very large, concealing ventrites and part of the hind femora; metasternum (Ms) with distinct transverse suture (TS); elytra (E) with large punctures (P) forming regular rows

Distribution: Vic, SA, WA, Tas, E Qld, NT, E NSW, Rottnest Island
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-Metacoxal plates (McP) absent OR consisting of narrow mesal portion only, not concealing ventrites (V1) or femora (F) (Mc=metacoxae); metasternum (Ms) without transverse suture; elytra usually without punctures in rows

Note: IF transverse suture (TS) present THEN elytra without punctures in regular rows.
Be careful not to confuse femur groove (FG) on metacoxae for transverse suture.
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