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Leaf beetle

Chrysophtharta variicollis

Photo by RachaelB
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Gum tree

Notes:

I think this is the adult of the larvae found in this spotting: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/9467405
Found plenty of larvae and adults in the same tree.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
MartinL
Nice beetle, check its white toes. They always seem cheerful I agree with your ID.

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Beetles of Southeastern Australia
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PublishedMarch 12, 2012

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