Paropsis sp. (genus)

A leaf beetle at suppressed

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Identification history

	Paropsis sp. (genus)	20 Jan 2023	MichaelMulvaney
	Paropsis sp. (genus)	15 Jan 2023	HelenCross

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6 comments

AlisonMilton wrote:

20 Jan 2023

@HelenCross Helen, Are you able to raise some of these to adult beetles? I'm trying to establish a study to match the larvae to the adult beetle. I haven't come across these myself as yet. Thanks Alison

HelenCross wrote:

20 Jan 2023

Yep, will give it a go. Anything I need to know about raising them other than providing fresh leaves? Also, I'll be away for work from 29 January to 10 February. Might have to find someone to look after them during this time?

AlisonMilton wrote:

20 Jan 2023

Hi Helen, I've found just feeding them fresh leaves is enough. Perhaps an occasional spray of water.

AlisonMilton wrote:

21 Jan 2023

By the way, I could take them while you are away if they haven't transformed yet. Let me know.

HelenCross wrote:

22 Jan 2023

Thanks Alison, how long does their transformation generally take?

AlisonMilton wrote:

22 Jan 2023

Hi Helen, I'm not sure exactly. I guess it depends on the age of the larvae

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Species information

Paropsis sp. (genus) Scientific name
A leaf beetle Common name
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Local Native
Non-Invasive

Sighting information

4 - 15 Abundance
15 Jan 2023 11:56 AM Recorded on
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Additional information

12mm to 25mm Animal size
Larvae Breeding behaviour

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