Insects
Beetles (Coleoptera)
Leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae)
Sighting 4359640

Paropsisterna m-fuscum

Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle at Cook, ACT

Paropsisterna m-fuscum at Cook, ACT - 27 Nov 2020
Paropsisterna m-fuscum at Cook, ACT - 27 Nov 2020
Request use of media

Identification history

Paropsisterna m-fuscum 28 Nov 2020 AlisonMilton

Identify this sighting

Please Login or Register to identify this sighting.

User's notes

One adult and several larvae

Be the first to comment

Please Login or Register to comment.

Nearby sightings

Page 2 of 2 - image sightings only

169 50 319
Dytiscidae (family) (Unidentified diving beetle) at Cook, ACT - 12 Apr 2020 by CathB

Dytiscidae (family)

CathB
Ranatra sp. (genus) (Water Scorpion or Water Stick Insect) at Cook, ACT - 10 Apr 2020 by CathB

Ranatra sp. (genus)

CathB
Austrolimnophila antiqua (Crane fly) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB

Austrolimnophila antiqua

CathB
Gynoplistia (Gynoplistia) bella (A crane fly) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB

Gynoplistia (Gynoplistia) bella

CathB
Morbora sp. (genus) (Unidentified Morbora shield bug) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB

Morbora sp. (genus)

CathB
Echinochloa crus-galli (Barnyard Grass) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB

Echinochloa crus-galli

CathB
Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB

Ischnura aurora

CathB
Ephydridae sp. (family) (Shore Flies) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB

Ephydridae sp. (family)

CathB
Ephemeroptera (order) (Unidentified Mayfly) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB

Ephemeroptera (order)

CathB
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB

Chironomidae (family)

CathB
Sapromyza sp. (genus) (A lauxaniid fly) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB

Sapromyza sp. (genus)

CathB
Corixidae (family) (Water Boatman) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB

Corixidae (family)

CathB
Latridiidae sp. (family) (Minute brown scavenger beetle) at Cook, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by CathB

Latridiidae sp. (family)

CathB
Ephemeroptera (order) (Unidentified Mayfly) at Cook, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by CathB

Ephemeroptera (order)

CathB
Leptoceridae sp. (family) (Long-horned caddisfly) at Cook, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by CathB

Leptoceridae sp. (family)

CathB
Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by CathB

Ditropidus sp. (genus)

CathB
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Cook, ACT - 3 Apr 2020 by CathB

Austrolestes leda

CathB
Tetragnatha sp. (genus) (Long-jawed spider) at Cook, ACT - 2 Apr 2020 by CathB

Tetragnatha sp. (genus)

CathB
Zygoptera (suborder) (Damselfly) at Cook, ACT - 2 Apr 2020 by CathB

Zygoptera (suborder)

CathB
Bermius brachycerus (A grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 2 Apr 2020 by CathB

Bermius brachycerus

CathB
Eucharitidae (family) (Unidentified ant-parasite wasp) at Cook, ACT - 1 Mar 2020 by CathB

Eucharitidae (family)

CathB
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Cook, ACT - 10 Feb 2020 by CathB

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus)

CathB
Meranoplus sp. (genus) (Shield Ant) at Cook, ACT - 10 Feb 2020 by CathB

Meranoplus sp. (genus)

CathB
Peltonyxa sp. (genus) (Trogossitid beetle) at Cook, ACT - 10 Feb 2020 by CathB

Peltonyxa sp. (genus)

CathB
Clynotis severus (Stern Jumping Spider) at Cook, ACT - 7 Feb 2020 by CathB

Clynotis severus

CathB
Macrobathra chrysotoxa (A cosmet moth) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2020 by CathB

Macrobathra chrysotoxa

CathB
Servaea sp. (genus) (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 17 Jan 2020 by CathB

Servaea sp. (genus)

CathB
Acizzia acaciaedecurrentis (Early Green Wattle Psyllid) at Cook, ACT - 12 Jan 2020 by CathB

Acizzia acaciaedecurrentis

CathB
Eurymeloides adspersa (Gumtree hopper) at Cook, ACT - 18 Dec 2019 by CathB

Eurymeloides adspersa

CathB
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Cook, ACT - 18 Dec 2019 by CathB

Paropsisterna m-fuscum

CathB
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Cook, ACT - 18 Dec 2019 by CathB

Caedicia simplex

CathB
Castiarina decemmaculata (Ten-spot Jewel Beetle) at Dunlop, ACT - 17 Oct 2019 by Harrisi

Castiarina decemmaculata

Harrisi
Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Cook, ACT - 1 May 2019 by CathB

Brunotartessus fulvus

CathB
Lemidia accincta (Clerid beetle) at Cook, ACT - 16 Apr 2019 by CathB

Lemidia accincta

CathB
Mutillidae (family) (Unidentified Mutillid wasp or velvet ant) at Cook, ACT - 16 Apr 2019 by CathB

Mutillidae (family)

CathB
Sphallomorpha sp. (genus) (Unidentified Sphallomorpha ground beetle) at Cook, ACT - 9 Mar 2019 by CathB

Sphallomorpha sp. (genus)

CathB
Diphucrania leucosticta (White-flecked acacia jewel beetle) at Dunlop, ACT - 13 Feb 2019 by Harrisi

Diphucrania leucosticta

Harrisi
Adoxia benallae (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 21 Jan 2019 by CathB

Adoxia benallae

CathB
Amphibromus sp. (Swamp Wallaby Grass) at Cook, ACT - 21 Jan 2019 by CathB

Amphibromus sp.

CathB
Pergidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Cook, ACT - 12 Jan 2019 by CathB

Pergidae sp. (family)

CathB
Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Cook, ACT - 31 Dec 2018 by CathB

Carex appressa

CathB
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by CathB

Helpis minitabunda

CathB
Dicranolaius villosus (Melyrid flower beetle) at Cook, ACT - 25 Nov 2018 by CathB

Dicranolaius villosus

CathB
Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at Cook, ACT - 25 Mar 2018 by CathB

Cyperus eragrostis

CathB
Dasygnathus sp. (genus) (Rhinoceros beetle) at Cook, ACT - 7 Mar 2018 by CathB

Dasygnathus sp. (genus)

CathB
Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Cook, ACT - 3 Feb 2018 by CathB

Formicidae (family)

CathB
Argiope trifasciata (Banded orb weaver) at Cook, ACT - 1 Feb 2018 by CathB

Argiope trifasciata

CathB
Diptera (order) (Fly - Unidentified) at Cook, ACT - 1 Feb 2018 by CathB

Diptera (order)

CathB
Ephemeroptera (order) (Unidentified Mayfly) at Cook, ACT - 31 Jan 2018 by CathB

Ephemeroptera (order)

CathB
Runcinia acuminata (Pointy Crab Spider) at Cook, ACT - 31 Jan 2018 by CathB

Runcinia acuminata

CathB
Centipeda cunninghamii (Common Sneezeweed) at Cook, ACT - 31 Jan 2018 by CathB

Centipeda cunninghamii

CathB
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Cook, ACT - 30 Jan 2018 by CathB

Uraba lugens

CathB
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Cook, ACT - 30 Jan 2018 by CathB

Gonipterus sp. (genus)

CathB
Alternanthera denticulata (Lesser Joyweed) at Cook, ACT - 30 Jan 2018 by CathB

Alternanthera denticulata

CathB
Eleocharis acuta (Common Spike-rush) at Cook, ACT - 30 Jan 2018 by CathB

Eleocharis acuta

CathB
Persicaria lapathifolia (Pale Knotweed) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2018 by CathB

Persicaria lapathifolia

CathB
Billardiera scandens (Hairy Apple Berry) at Cook, ACT - 21 Nov 2017 by CathB

Billardiera scandens

CathB
Runcinia acuminata (Pointy Crab Spider) at Cook, ACT - 29 Oct 2017 by CathB

Runcinia acuminata

CathB
Homotrysis cisteloides (Darkling beetle) at Cook, ACT - 27 Oct 2017 by CathB

Homotrysis cisteloides

CathB
Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Belconnen, ACT - 17 Dec 2016 by MatthewFrawley

Jalmenus ictinus

MatthewFrawley
Belenois java (Caper White) at Cook, ACT - 5 Nov 2016 by EmilyS

Belenois java

EmilyS
Viola betonicifolia (Mountain Violet) at Belconnen, ACT - 2 Nov 2016 by MichaelMulvaney

Viola betonicifolia

MichaelMulvaney
Azolla pinnata (Ferny Azolla) at Cook, ACT - 5 May 2012 by CathB

Azolla pinnata

CathB
Dytiscidae (family) (Unidentified diving beetle) at Cook, ACT - 12 Apr 2020 by CathB
Ranatra sp. (genus) (Water Scorpion or Water Stick Insect) at Cook, ACT - 10 Apr 2020 by CathB
Austrolimnophila antiqua (Crane fly) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB
Gynoplistia (Gynoplistia) bella (A crane fly) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB
Morbora sp. (genus) (Unidentified Morbora shield bug) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB
Echinochloa crus-galli (Barnyard Grass) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB
Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB
Ephydridae sp. (family) (Shore Flies) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB
Ephemeroptera (order) (Unidentified Mayfly) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB
Sapromyza sp. (genus) (A lauxaniid fly) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB
Corixidae (family) (Water Boatman) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB
Latridiidae sp. (family) (Minute brown scavenger beetle) at Cook, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by CathB
Ephemeroptera (order) (Unidentified Mayfly) at Cook, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by CathB
Leptoceridae sp. (family) (Long-horned caddisfly) at Cook, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by CathB
Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by CathB
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Cook, ACT - 3 Apr 2020 by CathB
Tetragnatha sp. (genus) (Long-jawed spider) at Cook, ACT - 2 Apr 2020 by CathB
Zygoptera (suborder) (Damselfly) at Cook, ACT - 2 Apr 2020 by CathB
Bermius brachycerus (A grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 2 Apr 2020 by CathB
Eucharitidae (family) (Unidentified ant-parasite wasp) at Cook, ACT - 1 Mar 2020 by CathB
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Cook, ACT - 10 Feb 2020 by CathB
Meranoplus sp. (genus) (Shield Ant) at Cook, ACT - 10 Feb 2020 by CathB
Peltonyxa sp. (genus) (Trogossitid beetle) at Cook, ACT - 10 Feb 2020 by CathB
Clynotis severus (Stern Jumping Spider) at Cook, ACT - 7 Feb 2020 by CathB
Macrobathra chrysotoxa (A cosmet moth) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2020 by CathB
Servaea sp. (genus) (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 17 Jan 2020 by CathB
Acizzia acaciaedecurrentis (Early Green Wattle Psyllid) at Cook, ACT - 12 Jan 2020 by CathB
Eurymeloides adspersa (Gumtree hopper) at Cook, ACT - 18 Dec 2019 by CathB
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Cook, ACT - 18 Dec 2019 by CathB
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Cook, ACT - 18 Dec 2019 by CathB
Castiarina decemmaculata (Ten-spot Jewel Beetle) at Dunlop, ACT - 17 Oct 2019 by Harrisi
Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Cook, ACT - 1 May 2019 by CathB
Lemidia accincta (Clerid beetle) at Cook, ACT - 16 Apr 2019 by CathB
Mutillidae (family) (Unidentified Mutillid wasp or velvet ant) at Cook, ACT - 16 Apr 2019 by CathB
Sphallomorpha sp. (genus) (Unidentified Sphallomorpha ground beetle) at Cook, ACT - 9 Mar 2019 by CathB
Diphucrania leucosticta (White-flecked acacia jewel beetle) at Dunlop, ACT - 13 Feb 2019 by Harrisi
Adoxia benallae (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 21 Jan 2019 by CathB
Amphibromus sp. (Swamp Wallaby Grass) at Cook, ACT - 21 Jan 2019 by CathB
Pergidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Cook, ACT - 12 Jan 2019 by CathB
Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Cook, ACT - 31 Dec 2018 by CathB
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by CathB
Dicranolaius villosus (Melyrid flower beetle) at Cook, ACT - 25 Nov 2018 by CathB
Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at Cook, ACT - 25 Mar 2018 by CathB
Dasygnathus sp. (genus) (Rhinoceros beetle) at Cook, ACT - 7 Mar 2018 by CathB
Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Cook, ACT - 3 Feb 2018 by CathB
Argiope trifasciata (Banded orb weaver) at Cook, ACT - 1 Feb 2018 by CathB
Diptera (order) (Fly - Unidentified) at Cook, ACT - 1 Feb 2018 by CathB
Ephemeroptera (order) (Unidentified Mayfly) at Cook, ACT - 31 Jan 2018 by CathB
Runcinia acuminata (Pointy Crab Spider) at Cook, ACT - 31 Jan 2018 by CathB
Centipeda cunninghamii (Common Sneezeweed) at Cook, ACT - 31 Jan 2018 by CathB
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Cook, ACT - 30 Jan 2018 by CathB
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Cook, ACT - 30 Jan 2018 by CathB
Alternanthera denticulata (Lesser Joyweed) at Cook, ACT - 30 Jan 2018 by CathB
Eleocharis acuta (Common Spike-rush) at Cook, ACT - 30 Jan 2018 by CathB
Persicaria lapathifolia (Pale Knotweed) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2018 by CathB
Billardiera scandens (Hairy Apple Berry) at Cook, ACT - 21 Nov 2017 by CathB
Runcinia acuminata (Pointy Crab Spider) at Cook, ACT - 29 Oct 2017 by CathB
Homotrysis cisteloides (Darkling beetle) at Cook, ACT - 27 Oct 2017 by CathB
Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Belconnen, ACT - 17 Dec 2016 by MatthewFrawley
Belenois java (Caper White) at Cook, ACT - 5 Nov 2016 by EmilyS
Viola betonicifolia (Mountain Violet) at Belconnen, ACT - 2 Nov 2016 by MichaelMulvaney
Azolla pinnata (Ferny Azolla) at Cook, ACT - 5 May 2012 by CathB

1  2 

Location information

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 27 Nov 2020 03:28 AM Recorded on
  • AlisonMilton Recorded by

Additional information

  • Eucalyptus Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Larvae Breeding behaviour

Species information

Record quality

  • Images or audio
  • More than one media file
  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
  • GPS evidence of location
  • Description
  • Additional attributes
2,153,636 sightings of 19,948 species in 6,489 locations from 11,437 contributors
CCA 3.0 | privacy
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of this land and acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.