Paropsisterna octosignata

Eucalyptus leaf beetle at Molonglo River Reserve

Paropsisterna octosignata at Molonglo River Reserve - 2 Jun 2020 05:08 AM

Paropsisterna octosignata at Molonglo River Reserve - 2 Jun 2020 05:08 AM

Paropsisterna octosignata at Molonglo River Reserve - 2 Jun 2020 05:08 AM

Paropsisterna octosignata at Molonglo River Reserve - 2 Jun 2020 05:08 AM

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Identification history

	Paropsisterna octosignata	4 Jun 2020	MichaelBedingfield
	Orcus australasiae	2 Jun 2020	Roger

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3 comments

MichaelBedingfield wrote:

4 Jun 2020

Not Orcus australasiae. Similar to Paropsisterna beata but orange spots not quite the same.

Roger wrote:

4 Jun 2020

Hi Michael , my wife has found what she thinks it is. Paropsisterna octosignata eight spotted beetle see what you think. thanks

MichaelBedingfield wrote:

4 Jun 2020

Thanks Roger

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1 Abundance
2 Jun 2020 05:08 AM Recorded on
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Roger Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) Beetles (Coleoptera) Insects

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5mm to 12mm Animal size
Unknown Gender

Species information

Paropsisterna octosignata Scientific name
Eucalyptus leaf beetle Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 960.4m Recorded at altitude
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