Paropsis (paropsine) genus-group (Unidentified 'paropsine' leaf beetle)
This informal group includes the genera Dicranosterna, Faex, Paropsides, Paropsis, Paropsisterna, Peltoschema and Trachymela. They are compact beetles with an evenly round or oval perimeter shape, a domed top surface and a flat underside with an extended 'skirt', allowing them to protect their vulnerable mouthparts, antennae and legs as they cling tightly to a smooth surface such as bark or a leaf.
Paropsis (paropsine) genus-group is listed in the following regions:
Canberra & Southern Tablelands
Species information
- Paropsis (paropsine) genus-group Scientific name
- Unidentified 'paropsine' leaf beetle Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1492.9m Recorded at altitude
- Machine learning
Location information
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Maps
Dryandra St Woodland Emu Creek Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor Goorooyarroo NR (ACT) Lake Burley Griffin West Mount Ainslie Namadgi National Park Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve Wanna Wanna Nature Reserve -
Survey points
Black Mountain Peninsula (PEN) -
Places
Cotter River, ACT O'Connor, ACT Wanniassa, ACT
