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Chrysomelid Beetle (Paropsisterna lineata) A small dark beetle ( about 15 mm long) with thin pale yellow streaks on elytra. A small red triangle was seen on the vertex between the eyes. Pronotum was plain and dark.<br />
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Chrysomelid Beetle (Paropsisterna lineata)

A small dark beetle ( about 15 mm long) with thin pale yellow streaks on elytra. A small red triangle was seen on the vertex between the eyes. Pronotum was plain and dark.

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Paropsisterna lineata is a eucalyptus leaf beetle found in southern and eastern parts of Australia. It is very dark brown to black with a few pale yellow broken lines on the elytra.

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

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Uploaded Mar 26, 2016. Captured Oct 4, 2014 23:53 in 26 Old Belgrave Rd, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia.
  • SZ-10
  • f/10.6
  • 10/800s
  • ISO100
  • 8.51mm