Paropsisterna beata

Blessed Leaf Beetle at Wamboin, NSW

Paropsisterna beata at Wamboin, NSW - 15 Dec 2018
Paropsisterna beata at Wamboin, NSW - 15 Dec 2018
Paropsisterna beata at Wamboin, NSW - 15 Dec 2018
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Identification history

Paropsisterna beata 22 Apr 2019 KimPullen
Orcus australasiae 22 Apr 2019 AlisonMilton
Orcus australasiae 22 Apr 2019 natureguy

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This one was a lot larger than others I've seen.

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KimPullen wrote:
   23 Apr 2019
The long, thin antennae rule out a ladybird. Paropsisterna beata is considerably larger than any ladybird in our region, although there are other local leaf beetles that are ladybird-sized.
natureguy wrote:
   23 Apr 2019
Thanks Kim, It did look a bit different to a ladybird.

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender

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