Paropsis atomaria

Eucalyptus leaf beetle at The Fair, Watson

Paropsis atomaria at The Fair, Watson - 5 Mar 2024
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Identification history

Paropsis atomaria 6 Mar 2024 AlisonMilton
Paropsini sp. (tribe) 6 Mar 2024 waltraud

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pupa of most likely a Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle - there were many adult beetles around when I took the photo as well as larvae, some in the process of pupating.

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Arthropodium fimbriatum (Nodding Chocolate Lily) at Watson, ACT - 11 Nov 2024 by abread111
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Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Watson, ACT - 11 Nov 2024 by abread111
Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Watson, ACT - 11 Nov 2024 by abread111
Vittadinia muelleri (Narrow-leafed New Holland Daisy) at Watson, ACT - 11 Nov 2024 by abread111
Anthoxanthum odoratum (Sweet Vernal Grass) at Watson, ACT - 10 Nov 2024 by abread111
Equus caballus (Brumby, Wild Horse) at Watson, ACT - 10 Oct 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 7 Oct 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 7 Oct 2024 by waltraud
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Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Watson, ACT - 3 Sep 2024 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 2 Sep 2024 by waltraud
Erodium crinitum (Native Crowfoot) at Watson, ACT - 30 Aug 2024 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 30 Aug 2024 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 26 Aug 2024 by waltraud
Phalaris aquatica (Phalaris, Australian Canary Grass) at Watson, ACT - 26 Aug 2024 by waltraud
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Cicadettini sp. (tribe) (Cicada) at Watson, ACT - 26 Aug 2024 by JenniM
Acacia genistifolia (Early Wattle) at Watson, ACT - 23 Aug 2024 by Clarel
Erodium cicutarium (Common Storksbill, Common Crowfoot) at Watson, ACT - 23 Aug 2024 by Clarel
Lavandula stoechas (Spanish Lavender or Topped Lavender) at Watson, ACT - 12 Aug 2024 by waltraud
Styphelia triflora (Five-corners) at Watson, ACT - 12 Aug 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 15 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 15 Jul 2024 by waltraud
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Erigeron sp. (Fleabanes) at Watson, ACT - 11 Jul 2024 by mcosgrove
Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's Ear, Flatweed) at Watson, ACT - 11 Jul 2024 by mcosgrove
Sonchus oleraceus (Annual Sowthistle) at Watson, ACT - 11 Jul 2024 by mcosgrove
Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) at Watson, ACT - 11 Jul 2024 by mcosgrove
Trifolium sp. (Clover) at Watson, ACT - 11 Jul 2024 by mcosgrove
Styphelia humifusum (Cranberry Heath) at Watson, ACT - 11 Jul 2024 by mcosgrove
Chrysocephalum semipapposum (Clustered Everlasting) at Watson, ACT - 11 Jul 2024 by mcosgrove
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Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 29 May 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 29 May 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 27 May 2024 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 27 May 2024 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 7 May 2024 by waltraud
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Austrostipa scabra (Corkscrew Grass, Slender Speargrass) at Watson, ACT - 1 Apr 2024 by waltraud
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Austrostipa scabra (Corkscrew Grass, Slender Speargrass) at Mount Majura - 20 Mar 2024 by waltraud
Asparagus asparagoides (Bridal Creeper, Florist's Smilax) at Mount Majura - 18 Mar 2024 by MAX
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Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Watson, ACT - 10 Mar 2024 by waltraud
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Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 5 Mar 2024 by waltraud
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Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 5 Mar 2024 by waltraud
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Grevillea sp. (Grevillea) at The Fair, Watson - 4 Mar 2024 by waltraud
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Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at The Fair, Watson - 4 Mar 2024 by abread111
Eurymela distincta (Gumtree leafhopper) at The Fair, Watson - 4 Mar 2024 by abread111
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Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 21 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Eragrostis curvula (African Lovegrass) at Watson, ACT - 10 Feb 2024 by waltraud
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Rytidosperma sp. (Wallaby Grass) at Mount Majura - 9 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Delena cancerides (Social huntsman spider) at Watson, ACT - 4 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Phallus rubicundus (Phallus rubicundus) at Mount Majura - 29 Jan 2024 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 25 Jan 2024 by waltraud
Cullen tenax (Tough Scurf-Pea) at Mount Majura - 25 Jan 2024 by JenniM
Sarcophagidae sp. (family) (Unidentified flesh fly) at Mount Majura - 22 Jan 2024 by abread111
Lucilia sp. (genus) (A blowfly) at Mount Majura - 22 Jan 2024 by abread111
Muscidae (family) (Unidentified muscid fly) at Mount Majura - 22 Jan 2024 by abread111
Calliphoridae (family) (Unidentified blowfly) at Mount Majura - 22 Jan 2024 by abread111
Wahlenbergia capillaris (Tufted Bluebell) at Mount Majura - 19 Jan 2024 by waltraud
Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Watson, ACT - 19 Jan 2024 by waltraud
Hackelia suaveolens (Sweet Hounds Tongue) at Watson, ACT - 19 Jan 2024 by waltraud
Grona varians (Slender Tick-Trefoil) at Mount Majura - 19 Jan 2024 by waltraud
Avena sp. (Wild Oats) at Watson, ACT - 12 Jan 2024 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 5 Jan 2024 by waltraud

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 5 Mar 2024 06:08 PM Recorded on
  • waltraud Recorded by

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  • Eucalyptus bridgesiana Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Larvae Breeding behaviour

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