Paropsis sp. (genus)

A leaf beetle at Dunlop, ACT

Paropsis sp. (genus) at Dunlop, ACT - 22 Sep 2019
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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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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.
   12 Oct 2020
Thanks Kim - much appreciated

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 22 Sep 2019 01:06 PM Recorded on
  • AlisonMilton Recorded by

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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