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Eucalyptus leaf beetle and eggs
Paropsisterna variicollis
-37.8975, 145.276
Field Notes
Description:
A beautiful leaf beetle about 8mm long with reddish-brown pitted elytra with minute pale spots. The elytra margins were an olive green colour. Head and thorax also show pale markings.
This leaf beetle had its antennae and cream-toed feet out at first (Pic 4) but shortly later, retracted them. A close look revealed two yellowish capsule-shaped eggs on the leaf (pic1)
Habitat:
Eucalyptus tree
Notes:
Family: Chrysomelidae
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