Paropsisterna cloelia

Eucalyptus variegated beetle at Higgins, ACT

Paropsisterna cloelia at Higgins, ACT - 20 Feb 2021
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Paropsisterna cloelia 27 Feb 2021 AlisonMilton

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Adult beetle seen mating on this tree a few days prior. Many larvae in many stages of development. Once again observed an interesting interaction between the larvae and a fly.

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  • Eucalyptus Associated plant
  • Fly interacting with the larvae Associated Insect
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Larvae Breeding behaviour

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