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Paropsis leaf beetle
Paropsis aegrota
-37.9704, 145.294
Field Notes
Description:
A medium sized leaf beetle with deep brownish-red elytra which were deeply pitted (puncturations). The elytra had white spots of varying sizes randomly dispersed and at least two of these spots on each elytron were larger than the rest.<br> Thorax was tinged green with pale markings.
Habitat:
Spotted on a eucalyptus tree in nature reserve - Lysterfield.
Notes:
Placement of the large white spots is important in distinguishing between species. <br> Family: Chrysomelidae
https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/169780785 Could be eggs of this species. Both beetle and eggs were on the same tree.
Reference Links:
Paropsis - lifeunseen
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedApril 14, 2021
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