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Paropsisterna octosignita
Paropsisterna octosignita
-35.2842, 147.726
Field Notes
Description:
This glossy black leaf beetle has eight small orange or red blotches on the elytra. It is quite flat compared with its allies and the setose larva is illustrated.
Habitat:
This nocturnal beetle is occasionally found under bark of various Eucalyptus including Yellow Box, E. meliodora in this case, or swamp gum, E, ovata. It is widespread and occasionally occurs in large numbers as in this situation.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedApril 3, 2019
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