Ditropidus sp. (genus)
2 Leaf beetle at Bombala, NSW
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| Ditropidus sp. (genus) | AlisonMilton | 30 Sep 2023 | |
| Unverified | Harrisi | 29 Sep 2023 |
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8 comments
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.
30 Sep 2023
Closest I got was Aulacophora hilaris or Stethopachys formosa, but neither look “spot on”.
30 Sep 2023
I still think its a Cryptocephaline in the genus Ditropidius or Aporocera see shape of thorax and concealed head
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.
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..
Location information
- Coordinates 149.250390-36.921637
- Maps Endeavour Reserve (Bombala)
- Places Bombala, NSW
Sighting information
- 6 Abundance
- 27 Sep 2023 03:00 PM Recorded on
- Harrisi Recorded by
- Oxylobium sp. Associated plant
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
- Mixed Gender
- Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour
- Alive / healthy Animal health
- Breeding behaviour Insect behaviour on flower
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- Photographic Competition - best invertebrate animal image Harrisi Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Ditropidus sp. (genus) Leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) Beetles (Coleoptera) Insects
Species information
- Ditropidus sp. (genus) Scientific name
- Leaf beetle Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 983m Recorded at altitude
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