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Eucalyptus leaf beetle (Paropsisterna intacta) About 15mm long. Attracted to security lights at a local car yard. Probably drawn from the national park adjacent.<br /> I particularly like the musical notes on the pronotum. Australia,Chrysomelidae,Eucalyptus leaf beetle,Fall,Geotagged,Paropsisterna,Paropsisterna intacta Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Eucalyptus leaf beetle (Paropsisterna intacta)

About 15mm long. Attracted to security lights at a local car yard. Probably drawn from the national park adjacent.
I particularly like the musical notes on the pronotum.

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The Paropsisterna intacta

Paropsisterna intacta is common in Victoria but seldom seen because it is nocturnal and hides under bark of manna type gumtrees. It has two ocelli which appear as large eyes, and has an additional pair of 'eyebrows' above them.

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Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Jivko Nakev
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By Mark Ridgway

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Uploaded Mar 7, 2016. Captured Apr 5, 2012 12:51 in 2 Talaskia Rd, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia.
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  • f/4.0
  • 1/50s
  • ISO100
  • 8.41mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.