Paropsisterna fastidiosa

Eucalyptus leaf beetle at Weetangera, ACT

Paropsisterna fastidiosa at Weetangera, ACT - 24 Feb 2023
Paropsisterna fastidiosa at Weetangera, ACT - 24 Feb 2023
Paropsisterna fastidiosa at Weetangera, ACT - 24 Feb 2023
Paropsisterna fastidiosa at Weetangera, ACT - 24 Feb 2023
Paropsisterna fastidiosa at Weetangera, ACT - 24 Feb 2023
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Paropsisterna fastidiosa 26 Feb 2023 AlisonMilton

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This sighting has solved a long term mystery for me. While I have often found these beetles I felt I was never seeing their eggs or larvae apart from some late stage larvae I collected and raised from Yaouk. This sighting shows all stages from eggs, to early and late instar larvae as well as the beetle. No other species were present. I can see where eggs and early instar larvae could have been confused with other species.

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  • Eucalyptus Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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