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Gum Nut Leaf Beetle

Trachymela sp.

Photo by Mark Ridgway
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Another interesting little eucalyptus leaf beetle this time in mottled pink and grey tones. About 10mm long.

Habitat:

Attracted to strong night lights at the local school.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)

Thanks again Martin - you tested me with the old no 'h' typo this time.
Tracymela sp, the gumnut leaf beetles are usually rather small.

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