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Gum Nut Leaf Beetle
Trachymela sp.
-37.8955, 145.315
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.
Notes:
Still working on species...
Some are holidaying in the US... http://nathistoc.bio.uci.edu/coleopt/Trachymela.htm
Another local one http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/22143092
Also http://www.padil.gov.au/pests-and-diseases/Pest/Main/135777/4444
Reference Links:
Gum Nut Leaf Beetle - Trachymela sp.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedOctober 10, 2013
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