Paropsisterna cloelia

Eucalyptus variegated beetle at Hackett, ACT

Paropsisterna cloelia at Hackett, ACT - 12 Mar 2022
Paropsisterna cloelia at Hackett, ACT - 12 Mar 2022
Paropsisterna cloelia at Hackett, ACT - 12 Mar 2022
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Identification history

Paropsisterna cloelia 13 Feb 2023 AlisonMilton
Paropsini sp. (tribe) 20 Apr 2022 AlisonMilton
Paropsis atomaria 20 Apr 2022 michaelb
Unidentified 19 Apr 2022 mareehill

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AlisonMilton wrote:
   20 Apr 2022
I have collected beetle larvae at various stages that look both like these and with the darker backs, and raised them to adults. I've found that both of these have evolved as P. varicollis, but others have evolved as P. atomaria. Therefore my view is that unless the adults and / or eggs are seen that the species cannot be determined.

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 12 Mar 2022 06:43 PM Recorded on
  • mareehill Recorded by

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