Paropsisterna cloelia

5 Eucalyptus variegated beetle at Fraser, ACT

Paropsisterna cloelia at Fraser, ACT - 14 Feb 2023
Paropsisterna cloelia at Fraser, ACT - 14 Feb 2023
Paropsisterna cloelia at Fraser, ACT - 14 Feb 2023
Paropsisterna cloelia at Fraser, ACT - 14 Feb 2023
Paropsisterna cloelia at Fraser, ACT - 14 Feb 2023
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Paropsisterna cloelia 6 Oct 2023 AlisonMilton

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4 comments

HelenCross wrote:
   6 Oct 2023
Great series Alison!
AlisonMilton wrote:
   6 Oct 2023
Thanks
KylieWaldon wrote:
   7 Oct 2023
wow. awesome. Hmm. i think the beetle I took last week that I didn't recognise might be the male Paropsisterna colelia! yay.
AlisonMilton wrote:
   7 Oct 2023
Hi Kylie,
There is a great colouration in the species. The male isn't always black. They are often the same colour as the female.

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  • 87 Abundance
  • 14 Feb 2023 11:04 AM Recorded on
  • AlisonMilton Recorded by

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  • Eucalyptus Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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