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aporocera speciosa (now genus - Cryptocephalus speciosus) This bright orange beetle share similar aposematic color patterns with ladybird beetles and other beetle species.<br />
The subfamily group of Cryptocephalinae share a short head which protrudes very little.  They often have very long antennae.  Larvae are terrestrial and seldom noticed.   Aporocera speciosa,Australia,Fall,Geotagged,Orange-black Leaf Cylinder. Beetle,aporocera,aposematic Click/tap to enlarge

aporocera speciosa (now genus - Cryptocephalus speciosus)

This bright orange beetle share similar aposematic color patterns with ladybird beetles and other beetle species.
The subfamily group of Cryptocephalinae share a short head which protrudes very little. They often have very long antennae. Larvae are terrestrial and seldom noticed.

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A small cylinder leaf beetle from eastern Australia

Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Martin Lagerwey
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By Martin Lagerwey

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Uploaded Apr 1, 2016. Captured Mar 31, 2016 22:48 in 11 Musgrave Rd, Indooroopilly QLD 4068, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO200
  • 65mm