Paropsisterna m-fuscum

Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle at Hawker, ACT

Paropsisterna m-fuscum at Hawker, ACT - 6 Jan 2021
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Paropsisterna m-fuscum 11 Jan 2021 AlisonMilton

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Quite a number of larvae were also present. Not included the larvae but I am confident of the species as I have reared them to adulthood. Almost no other leaf beetle is found on Apple box.

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  • 6 Jan 2021 11:43 AM Recorded on
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  • Eucalyptus - Apple Box Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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