Nisotra sp. (genus)

Flea beetle at Flynn, ACT

Nisotra sp. (genus) at Flynn, ACT - 16 Feb 2024
Nisotra sp. (genus) at Flynn, ACT - 16 Feb 2024
Nisotra sp. (genus) at Flynn, ACT - 16 Feb 2024
Nisotra sp. (genus) at Flynn, ACT - 16 Feb 2024
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Identification history

Nisotra sp. (genus) 22 Feb 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 17 Feb 2024 Rosie

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Not sure if they were responsible for the damage to every leaf on the shrub.

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   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
Rosie wrote:
   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.

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  • 100 Abundance
  • 16 Feb 2024 01:26 PM Recorded on
  • Rosie Recorded by

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  • Gynatrix pulchella. Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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