Paropsisterna simsoni

A leaf beetle at suppressed

Paropsisterna simsoni at suppressed - 14 Jan 2023
Paropsisterna simsoni at suppressed - 14 Jan 2023
Paropsisterna simsoni at suppressed - 14 Jan 2023
Paropsisterna simsoni at suppressed - 14 Jan 2023
Paropsisterna simsoni at suppressed - 14 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Paropsisterna simsoni 17 Oct 2023 AlisonMilton
Paropsini sp. (tribe) 20 Jan 2023 AlisonMilton
Paropsini sp. (tribe) 20 Jan 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 14 Jan 2023 SteveBorkowskis

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Attracted to UV light, approx 8-10mm long

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martinl wrote:
   16 Oct 2023
This is Paropsisterna simsoni. Described by Rev T. Blackburn (Adelaide). Supplied by his friend Rev. Simson (Tasmania). The identification was determined (discovered) by Dave deLittle (Tas) in the linked paper. I am co-author. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60e41a962d6c114447ac0c95/t/6398351a06d4fa70ca52f5ab/1670919472835/02+de+Little+FINAL.pdf It is on the cover of my new book https://www.entsocvic.org.au/store/p/my-first-checklist-of-insects
AlisonMilton wrote:
   17 Oct 2023
@martinl Thanks Martin. I used to use your web site Beetles of Australia to ID beetles but the link doesn't seem to work anymore.

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