Paropsisterna fastidiosa

Eucalyptus leaf beetle at Stromlo, ACT

Paropsisterna fastidiosa at Stromlo, ACT - 18 Feb 2022
Paropsisterna fastidiosa at Stromlo, ACT - 18 Feb 2022
Paropsisterna fastidiosa at Stromlo, ACT - 18 Feb 2022
Paropsisterna fastidiosa at Stromlo, ACT - 18 Feb 2022
Paropsisterna fastidiosa at Stromlo, ACT - 18 Feb 2022
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Identification history

Paropsisterna fastidiosa 20 Feb 2022 AlisonMilton

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The most prolific of the beetles sighted.

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Nearby sightings

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Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Mar 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Mar 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Stromlo, ACT - 12 Mar 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Cryptocheilus bicolor (Orange Spider Wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Feb 2022 by Kenp12
Porismus strigatus (Pied Lacewing) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Cladia aggregata (A lichen) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Psychanisa baliodes (A Case moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Cormocephalus aurantiipes (Orange-legged Centipede) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Platyzosteria melanaria (Common Eastern Litter Runner) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by trevorpreston
Coprinellus etc. (An Inkcap) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by trevorpreston
Robshelfordia circumducta (Shelford's Variable Cockroach) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by trevorpreston
Eutrichopidia latinus (Yellow-banded Day-moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Backobourkia sp. (genus) (An orb weaver) at Stromlo, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by trevorpreston
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Chezala privatella (A Concealer moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Goniaea australasiae (Gumleaf grasshopper) at Stromlo, ACT - 19 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass) at Stromlo, ACT - 19 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Stromlo, ACT - 19 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Eucalyptus macrorhyncha (Red Stringybark) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 18 Feb 2022 by KMcCue
Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Iptergonus cionoides (A weevil) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Opisthoncus abnormis (Long-legged Jumper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Oxyops fasciculatus (A weevil) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Glycaspis sp. (genus) (Unidentified sugary lerp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Curculionidae (family) (Unidentified weevil) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Paropsis obsoleta (Leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Syrphini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified syrphine hover fly) at Stromlo, ACT - 14 Feb 2022 by BarrieR
Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass) at Stromlo, ACT - 14 Feb 2022 by BarrieR
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Stromlo, ACT - 14 Feb 2022 by BarrieR
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Stromlo, ACT - 14 Feb 2022 by BarrieR
Brachyloma daphnoides (Daphne Heath) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Feb 2022 by pixelnips
Melichrus urceolatus (Urn Heath) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Feb 2022 by pixelnips
Platyzosteria similis (Red-legged litter runner) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by Harrisi
Verbena incompta (Purpletop) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Cyperus sanguinolentus (A Sedge) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Acacia rubida (Red-stemmed Wattle, Red-leaved Wattle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Commius elegans (Cherry Ballart Shield Bug) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Rubus anglocandicans (Blackberry) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Eucalyptus globulus subsp. bicostata (Southern Blue Gum, Eurabbie) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Wahlenbergia stricta subsp. stricta (Tall Bluebell) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Wahlenbergia capillaris (Tufted Bluebell) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Vittadinia cuneata var. cuneata (Fuzzy New Holland Daisy) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Wahlenbergia capillaris (Tufted Bluebell) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Celibe limbata (Pie-dish beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Feb 2022 by SarahB
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Feb 2022 by EggShell
Dichromodes estigmaria (Pale Grey Heath Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 2 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Stromlo, ACT - 31 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Rytidosperma pallidum (Red-anther Wallaby Grass) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Utetheisa pulchelloides (Heliotrope Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Habronestes bradleyi (Bradley's Ant-Eating Spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Atrapsalta furcilla (Southern Mountain Squeaker) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Poa sieberiana (Poa Tussock) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Anzoplana trilineata (A Flatworm) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Eurepa marginipennis (Mottled bush cricket) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Stromlo, ACT - 22 Dec 2021 by AJB
Pergidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Stromlo, ACT - 22 Dec 2021 by AJB
Chrysocephalum semipapposum (Clustered Everlasting) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Tasmanicosa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Tasmanicosa wolf spider) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Polichne sp. (genus) (Small Grassland Katydid) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Conocephalus semivittatus (Meadow katydid) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Dichromodes estigmaria (Pale Grey Heath Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Fletchamia quinquelineata (Five-striped flatworm) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Truncospora ochroleuca at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Podomyrma gratiosa (Muscleman tree ant) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Aades cultratus (Weevil) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Persoonia rigida (Hairy Geebung) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Dec 2021 by mcosgrove
Thysanotus tuberosus (Common Fringe-lily) at Stromlo, ACT - 27 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Euchiton sp. (A Cudweed) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Thysanotus tuberosus (Common Fringe-lily) at Stromlo, ACT - 27 Nov 2021 by AJB
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by trevorpreston
Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Goodenia hederacea subsp. hederacea (Ivy Goodenia, Forest Goodenia) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Pottiaceae (family) (A moss) at Stromlo, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Rytidosperma sp. (Wallaby Grass) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Dillwynia phylicoides (A Parrot-pea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Dichromodes estigmaria (Pale Grey Heath Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Platyptilia celidotus (Plume Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Schoenus apogon (Common Bog Sedge) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Cladonia sp. (genus) (Cup Lichen) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Bartramiaceae at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Polytrichaceae sp. (family) (A moss) at Stromlo, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Eusemocosma pruinosa (Philobota Group Concealer Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 18 Feb 2022 08:28 AM Recorded on
  • AlisonMilton Recorded by

Additional information

  • Eucalyptus Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour

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