Paropsisterna vittata
A scarce beetle. It is also known from Tasmania which is a brighter specimen than the alpine Victorian ones.
The red markings occur in green or yellow, showing its relationship with Paropsisterna selmani (Tasmania) and also P. hectica and P. nobilitata. https://sites.google.com/site/paropsisternanobilitata/paropsisterna-pss-12
Paropsisterna vittata is a species of leaf beetle found in Australia. It was described by Blackburn in 1899.
Similar species: Beetles
By Martin Lagerwey
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Uploaded Jul 2, 2016. Captured Oct 20, 2015 17:00 in Mt Donna Buang Summit Rd, Warburton VIC 3799, Australia.
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