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Eucalyptus leaf beetle (Paropsisterna variicollis) This little leaf beetle was about 14mm long and had orange spots embedded within an ochre and cream pattern (not common on this species).<br /> Found on eucalyptus in a local nature reserve.<br /> These are highly variable and can be found as black, brown, red, or two-toned. Australia,Geotagged,Paropsisterna variicollis,Spring,paropsisterna Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Eucalyptus leaf beetle (Paropsisterna variicollis)

This little leaf beetle was about 14mm long and had orange spots embedded within an ochre and cream pattern (not common on this species).
Found on eucalyptus in a local nature reserve.
These are highly variable and can be found as black, brown, red, or two-toned.

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  1. View Annette Flottwell's profile
    Annette Flottwell
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    I love these marble patterns :) Posted 9 years ago
  2. View Martin Lagerwey's profile
    Martin Lagerwey
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    The orange rust spots on the back seem to occur on a population around Gippsland and the Victorian alps Posted 9 years ago

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The Paropsisterna variicollis

A common eucalyptus leaf beetle found in the southern parts of Australia including Tasmania

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

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Uploaded Mar 20, 2016. Captured Nov 6, 2014 01:44 in Unnamed Road, Emerald VIC 3782, Australia.
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  • 9.97mm