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Leaf beetle

Paropsisterna nr. variicollis

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

This brown hemispherical beetle is common and popular.
The name suggests it is variable but that is an understatement.
It is described as having black ventrites and legs but this one doesn't comply.

Habitat:

On saplings of eucalyptus on roadside.

Reference Links:

Paropsisterna variicollis - Paropsisterna Pages

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