Ditropidus sp. (genus)

2 Leaf beetle at Bombala, NSW

Ditropidus sp. (genus) at Bombala, NSW - 27 Sep 2023
Ditropidus sp. (genus) at Bombala, NSW - 27 Sep 2023
Ditropidus sp. (genus) at Bombala, NSW - 27 Sep 2023
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Ditropidus sp. (genus) 30 Sep 2023 AlisonMilton
Unidentified 29 Sep 2023 Harrisi

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8 comments

RogerF wrote:
   29 Sep 2023
Nice one Stuart. A Crypto of some sort?
Harrisi wrote:
   29 Sep 2023
I've no idea Roger? Will show it on some other sites, see if someone else knows it? There were quite a few in the reserve, all on the Oxylobium.
RogerF wrote:
   30 Sep 2023
Which reserve was it in?
Hejor1 wrote:
   30 Sep 2023
Closest I got was Aulacophora hilaris or Stethopachys formosa, but neither look “spot on”.
RogerF wrote:
   30 Sep 2023
I still think its a Cryptocephaline in the genus Ditropidius or Aporocera see shape of thorax and concealed head
Harrisi wrote:
   30 Sep 2023
Endeavour reserve, contains Bombala lookout
RogerF wrote:
   1 Oct 2023
Chris Reid (Chrysomelid expert at the Australian Museum) has also confirmed Ditropidius from the pictures I sent him but it is not a species he knows and would like specimens. If anyone is going to the Endeavour reserve at Bombala and could collect some specimens on the Oxylobium, it would be much appreciated.
Harrisi wrote:
   1 Oct 2023
I can try and make it back there soon Roger but if someone makes it sooner; well and good. Happy to give them specific directions..

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