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Six-spotted Leaf Beetle

Paropsisterna sexpustulata

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

This polka dotted leaf beetle gathers communally during the day, retreating under bark and awaiting nocturnal feeding forays.

Habitat:

Found under bark.

Notes:

Yes,I had to show off this one again.

Reference Links:

Paropsisterna sexpustulata - Paropsisternablackpages

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Comments (8)
MartinL
They'd call them beetles. I'd have one too.
Leuba Ridgway
Very nice. I wished they made cars like these - probably not very aerodynamic but I'd love one.
MartinL
Thank you Doc. Some observations are magical moments. I saw about six together. I was actually looking for them but still surprised at this lucky find. I can only fit two in my macro lens.
MartinL
Thanks Mark. I do not think they occur in Victoria.

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PublishedSeptember 8, 2015

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