Paropsisterna hectica

A leaf beetle at Kosciuszko National Park

Paropsisterna hectica at Kosciuszko National Park - 21 Feb 2024
Paropsisterna hectica at Kosciuszko National Park - 21 Feb 2024
Paropsisterna hectica at Kosciuszko National Park - 21 Feb 2024
Paropsisterna hectica at Kosciuszko National Park - 21 Feb 2024
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Identification history

Paropsisterna hectica 26 Feb 2024 AlisonMilton
Pseudoperga sp. (genus) 26 Feb 2024 CarbonAI
Pergidae sp. (family) 26 Feb 2024 HelenCross
Unidentified 25 Feb 2024 HelenCross

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5 comments

AlisonMilton wrote:
   26 Feb 2024
@HelenCross Hi Helen, I think this is probably a sawfly
HelenCross wrote:
   26 Feb 2024
Thanks Alison, they've confused me again!
HelenCross wrote:
   26 Feb 2024
Although similar-looking larvae have been identified as Paropsisterna hectica on another platform?
AlisonMilton wrote:
   26 Feb 2024
Thanks I'll check. Not familiar with P. hectica larvae.
AlisonMilton wrote:
   26 Feb 2024
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  • Eucalyptus stellulata Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Larvae Breeding behaviour

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