Nisotra sp. (genus)
Flea beetle at Flynn, ACT
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| Nisotra sp. (genus) | MichaelMulvaney | 22 Feb 2024 | |
| Unverified | Rosie | 17 Feb 2024 |
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Not sure if they were responsible for the damage to every leaf on the shrub.
2 comments
22 Feb 2024
Rosie Nisotra beetle feed on the leaves of Hemp Bush, Gynatrix pulchella so I think you have your culprit - but best to think that you are growing beautiful flea beetles and who cares about a scraggly shrub anyway
22 Feb 2024
Thanks I like that interpretation Michael!
There is also a large Gynatrix pulchella at Hall Heritage Centre....but, as yet I haven't seen the beetles on that specimen.
I forget, now, which of the two is male or female.
There is also a large Gynatrix pulchella at Hall Heritage Centre....but, as yet I haven't seen the beetles on that specimen.
I forget, now, which of the two is male or female.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.044297-35.202586
- Altitude 603.2m
- Places Flynn, ACT
Sighting information
- 100 Abundance
- 16 Feb 2024 01:26 PM Recorded on
- Rosie Recorded by
- Gynatrix pulchella. Associated plant
- Less than 5mm Animal size
- Unknown Gender
- Alive / healthy Animal health
Collections
- Rosie Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Nisotra sp. (genus) Leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) Beetles (Coleoptera) Insects
Species information
- Nisotra sp. (genus) Scientific name
- Flea beetle Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 763m Recorded at altitude
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