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Peltoschema oceanica

Oceanica leaf beetle at The Pinnacle

Peltoschema oceanica at The Pinnacle - 26 Feb 2019
Peltoschema oceanica at The Pinnacle - 26 Feb 2019
Peltoschema oceanica at The Pinnacle - 26 Feb 2019
Peltoschema oceanica at The Pinnacle - 26 Feb 2019
Peltoschema oceanica at The Pinnacle - 26 Feb 2019
Peltoschema oceanica at The Pinnacle - 26 Feb 2019
Peltoschema oceanica at The Pinnacle - 26 Feb 2019
Peltoschema oceanica at The Pinnacle - 26 Feb 2019
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Identification history

Peltoschema oceanica 24 Mar 2019 KimPullen
Coccinella transversalis 2 Mar 2019 AlisonMilton

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KimPullen wrote:
   25 Mar 2019
Easily confused with a ladybird when its long antennae can't be seen.

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Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at The Pinnacle - 12 Mar 2021 by Harrisi
Ancita sp. (genus) (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at The Pinnacle - 12 Mar 2021 by Harrisi
Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at The Pinnacle - 25 Feb 2021 by pinnaCLE
Diphucrania leucosticta (White-flecked acacia jewel beetle) at The Pinnacle - 16 Feb 2021 by Harrisi
Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at The Pinnacle - 16 Feb 2021 by Harrisi
Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at The Pinnacle - 16 Feb 2021 by Harrisi
Paropsisterna variicollis (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at The Pinnacle - 12 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Ancita marginicollis (A longhorn beetle) at The Pinnacle - 12 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Calomela vittata (Acacia leaf beetle) at The Pinnacle - 12 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Calomela vittata (Acacia leaf beetle) at The Pinnacle - 12 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna variicollis (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at The Pinnacle - 12 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Coprinellus etc. (An Inkcap) at The Pinnacle - 9 Apr 2020 by annamacdonald
Panicum capillare or P. hillmanii (An exotic invasive panic grass) at The Pinnacle - 1 Apr 2020 by pinnaCLE
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Robber fly) at The Pinnacle - 23 Mar 2020 by Harrisi
Nemophora sp. (genus) (A Fairy Moth) at The Pinnacle - 23 Mar 2020 by Harrisi
Pergagrapta polita (Sawfly) at The Pinnacle - 23 Mar 2020 by Harrisi
Rutilia (Donovanius) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at The Pinnacle - 23 Mar 2020 by Harrisi
Peltoschema oceanica (Oceanica leaf beetle) at The Pinnacle - 8 Mar 2020 by tpreston
Rhipicera (Agathorhipis) femorata (Feather-horned beetle) at The Pinnacle - 8 Mar 2020 by tpreston
Melobasis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Melobasis jewel Beetle) at The Pinnacle - 1 Mar 2020 by Harrisi
Rhipicera (Agathorhipis) femorata (Feather-horned beetle) at The Pinnacle - 9 Mar 2019 by Harrisi
Lymantriinae (subfamily) (Unidentified Tussock moth) at The Pinnacle - 8 Mar 2019 by Harrisi
Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at The Pinnacle - 8 Mar 2019 by Harrisi
Diphucrania leucosticta (White-flecked acacia jewel beetle) at The Pinnacle - 8 Mar 2019 by Harrisi
Melobasis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Melobasis jewel Beetle) at The Pinnacle - 8 Mar 2019 by Harrisi
Theseus modestus (Gum tree shield bug) at The Pinnacle - 8 Mar 2019 by Harrisi
Ancita sp. (genus) (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at The Pinnacle - 25 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mealybug ladybird) at The Pinnacle - 25 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at The Pinnacle - 25 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mealybug ladybird) at The Pinnacle - 25 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at The Pinnacle - 25 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Cicadettini sp. (tribe) (Cicada) at The Pinnacle - 25 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Adoxia benallae (Leaf beetle) at The Pinnacle - 25 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Telocharacta metachroa (A concealer moth) at The Pinnacle - 25 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Sextius virescens (Acacia Tree Hopper, Acacia Horned Treehopper) at The Pinnacle - 25 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Aporocera (Aporocera) consors (A leaf beetle) at The Pinnacle - 25 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Calomela vittata (Acacia leaf beetle) at The Pinnacle - 25 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna hectica (A leaf beetle) at The Pinnacle - 25 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Melobasis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Melobasis jewel Beetle) at The Pinnacle - 24 Feb 2019 by Harrisi
Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at The Pinnacle - 24 Feb 2019 by Harrisi
Orcus australasiae (Orange-spotted Ladybird) at The Pinnacle - 24 Feb 2019 by Harrisi
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at The Pinnacle - 22 Feb 2019 by Harrisi
Comptosia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Comptosia bee fly) at The Pinnacle - 22 Feb 2019 by Harrisi
Rhytiphora albocincta (Longhorn beetle) at The Pinnacle - 22 Feb 2019 by Harrisi
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at The Pinnacle - 2 Apr 2018 by Alison Milton

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Species information

  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 3 Abundance
  • 26 Feb 2019 08:17 AM Recorded on
  • AlisonMilton Recorded by

Additional information

  • One very red one unlike any I've seen before. Associated plant

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