Peltoschema sp. (genus)

Leaf beetle at Cotter River, ACT

Peltoschema sp. (genus) at Cotter River, ACT - 6 Mar 2023
Peltoschema sp. (genus) at Cotter River, ACT - 6 Mar 2023
Peltoschema sp. (genus) at Cotter River, ACT - 6 Mar 2023
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Identification history

Peltoschema sp. (genus) 27 Mar 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Peltoschema sp. (genus) 27 Mar 2023 Harrisi
Paropsisterna sp. (genus) 10 Mar 2023 AlisonMilton
Unidentified 9 Mar 2023 Harrisi

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3 comments

AlisonMilton wrote:
   10 Mar 2023
Sorry Stuart, Hard to tell. This is a newly emerged beetle that hasn't yet developed its markings.
KimberiRP wrote:
   12 Mar 2023
I agree, Alison.
Harrisi wrote:
   27 Mar 2023
Peltoschema sp. suggested by Martin Lagerway who also adds "This beetle is scarce. I have never discovered which species it is. It is found on bipinnate Acacia, at least in Victoria."

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  • 6 Mar 2023 05:29 PM Recorded on
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