Monolepta sp. (genus)

Leaf beetle at Belconnen, ACT

Monolepta sp. (genus) at Belconnen, ACT - 24 Aug 2023 02:26 PM

Monolepta sp. (genus) at Belconnen, ACT - 24 Aug 2023 02:26 PM

Monolepta sp. (genus) at Belconnen, ACT - 24 Aug 2023 02:26 PM

Monolepta sp. (genus) at Belconnen, ACT - 24 Aug 2023 02:26 PM

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Identification history

	Monolepta sp. (genus)	29 Aug 2023	Amata
	Monolepta minima	29 Aug 2023	CathB

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The red part is obscured by a grass leaf in the second photo, but the antennae can be seen

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RogerF wrote:

30 Aug 2023

I had a whole lot of these in the house this winter, presumably coming inside to hibernate?

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Location information

Coordinates 149.085938 -35.270207
Altitude 520.9m
Maps Aranda Bushland
Places Belconnen, ACT

Sighting information

At least 1 Abundance
24 Aug 2023 02:26 PM Recorded on
CathB Recorded by
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Insects Leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) Beetles (Coleoptera) CathB Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr

Additional information

Less than 5mm Animal size
Alive / healthy Animal health

Species information

Monolepta sp. (genus) Scientific name
Leaf beetle Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 781m Recorded at altitude
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