Paropsis atomaria

Eucalyptus leaf beetle at Smiggin Holes, NSW

Paropsis atomaria at Smiggin Holes, NSW - 8 Jan 2023
Paropsis atomaria at Smiggin Holes, NSW - 8 Jan 2023
Paropsis atomaria at Smiggin Holes, NSW - 8 Jan 2023
Paropsis atomaria at Smiggin Holes, NSW - 8 Jan 2023
Paropsis atomaria at Smiggin Holes, NSW - 8 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Paropsis atomaria 9 Jan 2023 AlisonMilton
Unidentified 8 Jan 2023 VanceLawrence

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about 10mm wide, approx 15mm long. Crawled onto me as I sat on a rock at the carpark of Guthega power station. Gums, grasses, etc all in easy reach. Sadly, only one seen.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 8 Jan 2023 11:38 AM Recorded on
  • VanceLawrence Recorded by

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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