Peltoschema sp. (genus)

Leaf beetle at Borough, NSW

Peltoschema sp. (genus) at Borough, NSW - 23 Aug 2023
Peltoschema sp. (genus) at Borough, NSW - 23 Aug 2023
Peltoschema sp. (genus) at Borough, NSW - 23 Aug 2023
Peltoschema sp. (genus) at Borough, NSW - 23 Aug 2023
Peltoschema sp. (genus) at Borough, NSW - 23 Aug 2023
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Identification history

Peltoschema sp. (genus) 24 Aug 2024 AlisonMilton
Peltoschema sp. (genus) 24 Aug 2024 martinl
Calomela pallida 26 Aug 2023 Amata
Unidentified 26 Aug 2023 Paul4K

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martinl wrote:
   24 Aug 2024
This beetle is common in north of NSW. It feeds on bipinnate wattles and is part of the'orphana' species group. It is hemispherical. Calomela pallida is larger, cylinrical and feeds on phyllodous Acacia.

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  • On a water tank under an Acacia mearnsii Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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