Paropsis aspera

Eucalyptus Tortoise Beetle at Mitchell, ACT

Paropsis aspera at Mitchell, ACT - 14 Apr 2022
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Identification history

Paropsis aspera 14 Apr 2022 KimberiRP
Paropsis aspera 14 Apr 2022 trevorpreston

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On gum tree trunk under loose bark.

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RogerF wrote:
   14 Apr 2022
Hibernating

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Nearby sightings

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Portulaca oleracea (Pigweed, Purslane) at Crace Grasslands - 16 Jan 2024 by trevorpreston
Eleusine tristachya (Goose Grass, Crab Grass, American Crows-Foot Grass) at Crace Grasslands - 16 Jan 2024 by trevorpreston
Tanacetum vulgare (Tansy) at Crace Grasslands - 16 Jan 2024 by trevorpreston
Eucalyptus globulus subsp. bicostata (Southern Blue Gum, Eurabbie) at Mitchell, ACT - 26 Sep 2023 by trevorpreston
Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Mitchell, ACT - 25 Sep 2023 by trevorpreston
Lycosidae (family) (Unidentified wolf spider) at Mitchell, ACT - 11 Apr 2023 by trevorpreston
Ehrharta erecta (Panic Veldtgrass) at Mitchell, ACT - 11 Apr 2023 by trevorpreston
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Undefined Area - 22 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Tanacetum vulgare (Tansy) at Undefined Area - 22 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Calliphora vicina (European bluebottle) at Undefined Area - 22 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Dolomedes sp. (genus) (Fishing spider) at Mitchell, ACT - 8 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Utetheisa pulchelloides (Heliotrope Moth) at Mitchell, ACT - 8 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Lepidoscia (genus) IMMATURE (Unidentified Cone Case Moth larva, pupa, or case) at Mitchell, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by trevorpreston
Crypsiphona ocultaria (Red-lined Looper Moth) at Mitchell, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by trevorpreston
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Mitchell, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by trevorpreston
Eurymelinae (subfamily) (Unidentified eurymeline leafhopper) at Mitchell, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by trevorpreston
Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Mitchell, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by trevorpreston
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Mitchell, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by trevorpreston
Tragopogon dubius (Goatsbeard) at Mitchell, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by trevorpreston
Sonchus asper (Prickly Sowthistle) at Mitchell, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by trevorpreston
Ocyphaps lophotes (Crested Pigeon) at Mitchell, ACT - 25 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston
Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel) at Mitchell, ACT - 25 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston
Trifolium arvense var. arvense (Haresfoot Clover) at Mitchell, ACT - 25 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston
Lolium sp. (Ryegrass) at Mitchell, ACT - 25 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston
Papaver somniferum subsp. setigerum (Opium Poppy) at Mitchell, ACT - 25 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston
Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Mitchell, ACT - 25 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston
Veronica persica (Creeping Speedwell) at Mitchell, ACT - 14 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston
Caenoplana coerulea (Blue Planarian, Blue Garden Flatworm) at Mitchell, ACT - 18 Aug 2022 by trevorpreston
Clubiona sp. (genus) (Unidentified Stout Sac Spider) at Mitchell, ACT - 18 Aug 2022 by trevorpreston
Servaea incana (Hoary Servaea) at Mitchell, ACT - 18 Aug 2022 by trevorpreston
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Mitchell, ACT - 18 Aug 2022 by trevorpreston
Stereum hirsutum (Hairy Curtain Crust) at Mitchell, ACT - 20 May 2022 by trevorpreston
Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Mitchell, ACT - 20 May 2022 by trevorpreston
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Mitchell, ACT - 14 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Mitchell, ACT - 14 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Peirates sp. (genus) (Yellow-spot Assassin Bug) at Mitchell, ACT - 14 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Agrypnus sp. (genus) (Rough click beetle) at Mitchell, ACT - 14 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Limnodynastes peronii (Brown-striped Frog) at Mitchell, ACT - 9 Jun 2021 by tpreston
Caenoplana coerulea (Blue Planarian, Blue Garden Flatworm) at Mitchell, ACT - 9 Jun 2021 by tpreston
Caenoplana coerulea (Blue Planarian, Blue Garden Flatworm) at Mitchell, ACT - 23 Apr 2021 by tpreston
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Mitchell, ACT - 23 Apr 2021 by tpreston
Porcellio scaber (Common slater) at Mitchell, ACT - 17 Dec 2020 by tpreston
Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Mitchell, ACT - 7 Dec 2020 by tpreston
Clubiona sp. (genus) (Unidentified Stout Sac Spider) at Mitchell, ACT - 7 Dec 2020 by tpreston
Vicia hirsuta (Hairy Vetch) at Mitchell, ACT - 17 Sep 2020 by tpreston

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 14 Apr 2022 12:12 PM Recorded on
  • trevorpreston Recorded by

Additional information

  • Gum tree Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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