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Peltoschema orphana A small oval acacia leaf beetle encountered en-masse on silver wattle. This is the fireblight beetle and can cause considerable defoliation. Australia,Fireblight beetle,Geotagged,Peltoschema,Peltoschema orphana,Winter Click/tap to enlarge

Peltoschema orphana

A small oval acacia leaf beetle encountered en-masse on silver wattle. This is the fireblight beetle and can cause considerable defoliation.

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The Fireblight beetle

Small, oval beetle, low profile, head tucked under transverse pronotum, elytra parallel-sided until apical third, olive-green, elytra with straw and brown longitudinal stripes, body-length 0.7 cm.

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

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Uploaded May 10, 2016. Captured Jul 27, 2015 11:25 in Yarra Blvd, Kew VIC 3101, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/99s
  • ISO200
  • 100mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.