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''Paropsisterna agricola'' or southern eucalyptus leaf beetle, is a small hemispherical leaf beetle. They can vary from golden to grey. They have some black markings on the pronotum. The epipleura is sometimes red.

This species has the ability to increase population very rapidly and can become a commercial pest to the timber industry attacking plantation forests.

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

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Uploaded Apr 1, 2016. Captured Jan 24, 2015 18:34 in LOT 1 Porters Bridge Rd, Exton TAS 7303, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 450D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO200
  • 65mm