JungleDragon is a nature and wildlife community for photographers, travellers and anyone who loves nature. We're genuine, free, ad-free and beautiful.

Join

Ladybird mimic leaf beetle (Peltoschema oceanica) What a little sneak. I was sure it was just another ladybird. <br /> Similar colours to many ladybirds. Rows of fine pitting on elytra. <br /> Four even spots across the pronotum. About 6mm long.<br /> On Acacia mearnsii in a local nature reserve. Cardinia.<br /> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/80818392@N06/9770110644" rel="nofollow">https://www.flickr.com/photos/80818392@N06/9770110644</a> Australia,Geotagged,Ladybird mimic leaf beetle,Peltoschema,Peltoschema oceanica,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Ladybird mimic leaf beetle (Peltoschema oceanica)

What a little sneak. I was sure it was just another ladybird.
Similar colours to many ladybirds. Rows of fine pitting on elytra.
Four even spots across the pronotum. About 6mm long.
On Acacia mearnsii in a local nature reserve. Cardinia.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/80818392@N06/9770110644

    comments (1)

  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
    Lion
    View Lion class
    I read that they mimic it because it is considered distasteful, what a strategy :) Posted 9 years ago

Sign in or Join in order to comment.

The Ladybird mimic leaf beetle

A small acacia leaf beetle found in southern areas of Australia including Tasmania

Info 1 0
Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Mark Ridgway
View Mark Ridgway's profile

By Mark Ridgway

All rights reserved
Uploaded Mar 19, 2016. Captured Jan 27, 2015 20:31 in Unnamed Road, Emerald VIC 3782, Australia.
country flag of Australia Explore Australia 13,072 4,173 3
  • EX-Z2000
  • f/3.4
  • 1/60s
  • ISO64
  • 8.46mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.