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Tortoise Leaf Beetle

Paropsis atomaria

Photo by Mark Ridgway
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Short caterpillars with shiny black heads and rears. 15mm

4th instar?

Habitat:

Eucalyptus

Notes:

Couldn't get any closer because they were above a huge stinging ant colony.

Species ID Suggestions

Tortoise leaf beetle

Paropsis atomaria
MartinL
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Comments (3)
animaisfotos
As I see it, the image carries with it some humor. After reading your personal note I could no more contain the laughter. If this image arrived here, you've survived :-). This one got me curious. Did you get also picture from the ants colony? It would be nice to see it. Thanks for sharing. I'll be enjoying the rest of the ride in this wonderful portfolio.
MartinL
http://www.flickr.com/photos/66925960@N08/6140154216/in/set-72157627458593281 http://www.flickr.com/photos/66925960@N08/6213164817/in/set-72157627458593281/
Mark Ridgway
Excellent martinl thanks. I was struggling to find other images for this.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2011

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