Paropsisterna beata
Blessed Leaf Beetle at Symonston, ACT
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| Paropsisterna beata | DiBickers | 17 Mar 2025 | |
| Unverified | Mike | 17 Mar 2025 |
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3 comments
17 Mar 2025
I’d usually leave this one at Genus-level due to no full photo from the top-view, but I can make out just enough detail that the topmost spot is midway between the two lower spots on the wings. From what I can see of the wings, there doesn’t appear to be any punctuations (dotted perforations) so that should rule our Paropsisterna nigerrima. The line along the wing flange and cheek colouring in addition to the spot placement are a good indicator for Paropsisterna beata.
17 Mar 2025
I knew a top view would be useful; it flew off when I was trying to photograph that.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.135571-35.349634
- Altitude 683.0m
- Maps Mount Mugga Mugga
- Places Symonston, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 17 Mar 2025 04:38 PM Recorded on
- Mike Recorded by
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
Collections
- Mike NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Paropsisterna beata Leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) Beetles (Coleoptera) Insects
Species information
- Paropsisterna beata Scientific name
- Blessed Leaf Beetle Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1150.1m Recorded at altitude
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6 / 7
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