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Paropsisterna larvae  Australia,Blessed leaf beetle,Geotagged,Paropsisterna beata,Paropsisterna inspersa,Summer Click/tap to enlarge

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  1. Niel, check out leaf beetle larvae. That is what it looks like but don’t know the species.
    https://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_leafbeetles/Cassidinae.htm
    Check that website also google Martin Lagerway who is an expert on leaf beetles
    Posted 4 years ago, modified 4 years ago
    1. Could it be eucalyptus leaf beetle -
      Paropsisterna inspersa larva
      Posted 4 years ago
  2. I agree with Ernst. It looks like a leaf beetle larva to me too. Maybe Paropsis sp., but I'm not sure. Posted 4 years ago
    1. Could it be eucalyptus leaf beetle

      Paropsisterna inspersa larva
      Posted 4 years ago
      1. Could be! Posted 4 years ago
  3. Niel if you put in the field to look up members Martin Lagerway he as Bout 700 plus images on his site and would not be surprised if you find an id for your larvae. Check it out it is worth it. Posted 4 years ago
    1. Thanks Ernst Posted 4 years ago
    2. Aren't Martin Lagerwey's photos awesome?!

      https://www.jungledragon.com/user/2776/popular
      Posted 4 years ago
      1. Brilliant Posted 4 years ago
  4. Yes, he has done an amazing job. Hard to match . Posted 4 years ago
    1. Certainly is. Posted 4 years ago

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Uploaded Jan 16, 2021. Captured Jan 16, 2021 15:30 in 58-82 Terrace Falls Rd, Hazelbrook NSW 2779, Australia.
  • NIKON D7100
  • f/22.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO160
  • 60mm