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Whirlpool paropsid (Paropsis charybdis) This little leaf beetle was semi-translucent with strong red, cream and dark patches. Pitted lines in elytra. About 10mm long.<br /> Attracted to security lights at the local school late at night.<br /> This species seems to have several colour and shade variations making instant ID sometimes difficult. Australia,Geotagged,Paropsis charybdis,Spring,paropsis Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Whirlpool paropsid (Paropsis charybdis)

This little leaf beetle was semi-translucent with strong red, cream and dark patches. Pitted lines in elytra. About 10mm long.
Attracted to security lights at the local school late at night.
This species seems to have several colour and shade variations making instant ID sometimes difficult.

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The Paropsis charybdis

A small eucalyptus feeding leaf beetle native to south-eastern 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 Dec 20, 2013 23:53 in 4-10 Talaskia Rd, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia.
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  • DSC-HX30V
  • f/4.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO100
  • 11.19mm