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Leaf beetle

Edusella sp.

Photo by Mark Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

A green, slightly metallic and striated elytra, long, straight, segmented antennae, and about 5mm long.

Habitat:

Attracted to night lighting at a local used car yard.

Notes:

Shot 1 flash off; 2 flash on
http://bie.ala.org.au/species/urn:lsid:biodiversity.org.au:afd.taxon:07…
http://www.biolib.cz/en/taxonimages/id577050/?type=1

Reference Links:

Edusella sp. | Leaf Beetles - subfamily Eumolpinae | Insect Gallery

Species ID Suggestions

leaf beetle

Edusella sp.

Reference Link
MartinL
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Comments (2)
Mark Ridgway
Thanks Martin. Wish we could go to species. Edusella monticola seems most likely around here.
MartinL
I saw this one with eggs http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/39073149

Spotted for Missions

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Beetles of Southeastern Australia
Mission
Dandenong Ranges - fauna & flora
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Beetles!
Photographed
PublishedOctober 14, 2013

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