Paropsis sp. (genus)

A leaf beetle at Dunlop, ACT

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Identification history

Paropsis sp. (genus)	12 Oct 2020	KimPullen
Paropsisterna m-fuscum	28 Sep 2019	MichaelMulvaney
Paropsisterna m-fuscum	24 Sep 2019	AlisonMilton

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2 comments

KimPullen wrote:

12 Oct 2020

This is a Paropsis. It resembles P. variolosa, but the elytra seem to be out-turned at the lateral margins (not a feature of variolosa) and the distribution and shape of the smooth creamy patches on the elytra is more regular.

MichaelMulvaney wrote:

12 Oct 2020

Thanks Kim - much appreciated

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Location information

Coordinates 149.034607 -35.257667
Altitude 666.0m
Maps The Pinnacle
Places Dunlop, ACT

Sighting information

1 Abundance
22 Sep 2019 01:06 PM Recorded on
AlisonMilton Recorded by
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Insects Beetles (Coleoptera) Leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) AlisonMilton Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr

Additional information

Acacia Associated plant
12mm to 25mm Animal size

Species information

Paropsis sp. (genus) Scientific name
A leaf beetle Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 1347.8m Recorded at altitude
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