Temognatha variabilis

Temognatha variabilis, commonly known as the variable jewel beetle, is a beetle of the family Buprestidae.

Description
Temognatha variabilis can reach a length of about 35 mm. The body colour is highly variable, ranging from yellowish to dark red. Helytra are punctato-striate and may have black markings. The thorax usually show a median black area with yellow or bright red markings on each side. Head and legs are black with greenish reflections.

Larvae live in She-oak tree of Casuarina species (Casuarinaceae).

Distribution
This species can be found in southeastern Australia.