Hispellinus multispinosus

Spiny leaf beetle at Pine Island to Point Hut

Hispellinus multispinosus at Pine Island to Point Hut - 28 Feb 2024
Hispellinus multispinosus at Pine Island to Point Hut - 28 Feb 2024
Hispellinus multispinosus at Pine Island to Point Hut - 28 Feb 2024
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Identification history

Hispellinus multispinosus 30 Jul 2024 KimberiRP
Chrysomelidae sp. (family) 5 Mar 2024 WendyEM
Unidentified 3 Mar 2024 Harrisi

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3 comments

WendyEM wrote:
   5 Mar 2024
Hispellinus sp ?
KimberiRP wrote:
   30 Jul 2024
Hispellinus sp., which I will call H. multispinosus. However, there are five species in the genus, described (i.e. named and diagnosed) in the years 1848 to 1877, and no easy way to find out how they differ, if indeed they are valid species. H. multispinosus is the oldest name.
Harrisi wrote:
   30 Jul 2024
thanks Kim!

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  • 100 Abundance
  • 28 Feb 2024 05:43 PM Recorded on
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  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Breeding behaviour Insect behaviour on flower

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