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leaf beetle

Paropsisterna obovata (poss.)

Photo by MartinL
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Description:

A rosey red eucalyptus leaf beetle on the first sunny weekend has come out to announce an early spring and bring joy to anyone still suffering the winter blues.

Habitat:

On red box in a nature reserve

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Comments (2)
MartinL
Thank you Mac I know Ive posted this one before but it's irresistible.

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Beetles of Southeastern Australia
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PublishedAugust 23, 2014

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