Cryptocephalinae (sub-family)
A case-bearing leaf beetle at Molonglo Valley, ACT
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| Cryptocephalinae (sub-family) | AlisonMilton | 19 Feb 2022 | |
| Cryptocephalinae (sub-family) | CathB | 15 Nov 2021 |
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A number of similar structures seen at various times, often on Cassinia, but also on Exocarpos, Eryngium and grasses. I had always wondered what they were until I came across the picture on p. 38 in Roger Farrow's book.
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.081252-35.272695
- Altitude 576.9m
- Maps Aranda Bushland
- Places Molonglo Valley, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 30 Oct 2021 04:05 PM Recorded on
- CathB Recorded by
- Cassinia Associated plant
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
Collections
- CathB Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Cryptocephalinae (sub-family) Leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) Beetles (Coleoptera) Insects
Species information
- Cryptocephalinae (sub-family) Scientific name
- A case-bearing leaf beetle Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 764m Recorded at altitude
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