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Paropsine Leaf Beetle

Paropsisterna variicollis

Photo by Mark Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

10mm; lightly pitted elytra, brown-yellow colour translucent at margins; light striations and spots

Habitat:

Eucalyptus forest.

Notes:

This little creature was resting in shade after a big lunch. (looks like some sauce would have been nice with it)

Reference Links:

Dark Brown Paropsine Leaf Beetle - ? Paropsisterna variicollis

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Beetles of Southeastern Australia

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PublishedMarch 1, 2012

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