Callidemum hypochalceum
Hop-bush leaf beetle at Belconnen, ACT
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| Chrysomelidae sp. (family) | kasiaaus | 26 Mar 2025 | |
| Callidemum hypochalceum | AlisonMilton | 24 Mar 2025 | |
| Unverified | kasiaaus | 21 Mar 2025 |
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24 Mar 2025
Hi @AlisonMilton. I don't think this is Callidemum hypochalceum. These beetles were black, much smaller (2-3mm) and on a different plant.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.073888-35.246847
- Altitude 616.1m
- Maps Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor Emu Creek
- Places Belconnen, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 19 Mar 2025 10:35 AM Recorded on
- kasiaaus Recorded by
- Less than 5mm Animal size
Collections
- kasiaaus NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Callidemum hypochalceum Leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) Beetles (Coleoptera) Insects
Species information
- Callidemum hypochalceum Scientific name
- Hop-bush leaf beetle Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1188m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
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