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Paropsisterna erudita This attractive beetle is a Victorian endemic species but seldom noticed as it often hides under bark.<br /> Probably not nocturnal, it would be better described as crepuscular. The chevron pattern is derived by a diagonal vitta on each elytron. Australia,Geotagged,Paropsisterna,Paropsisterna erudita,Winter,paropsisterna erudita Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Paropsisterna erudita

This attractive beetle is a Victorian endemic species but seldom noticed as it often hides under bark.
Probably not nocturnal, it would be better described as crepuscular. The chevron pattern is derived by a diagonal vitta on each elytron.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Crepuscular...had to look that one up, thanks for the education. Posted 9 years ago
  2. View Martin Lagerwey's profile
    Martin Lagerwey
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    When we are too old to learn, we are ready to move on. Posted 9 years ago

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The Paropsisterna erudita

This leaf beetle is endemic to Victoria, Australia. It is seldom noticed as it often hides under bark.

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Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by WildFlower
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By Martin Lagerwey

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Uploaded Jun 27, 2016. Captured Sep 21, 2015 19:41 in Switch Rd, Staughton Vale VIC 3340, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO200
  • 65mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.