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Paropsisterna vittata A scarce beetle.  It is also known from Tasmania which is a brighter specimen than the alpine Victorian ones.<br />
The red markings occur in green or yellow, showing its relationship with Paropsisterna selmani  (Tasmania) and also P. hectica and P. nobilitata.    <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/paropsisternanobilitata/paropsisterna-pss-12" rel="nofollow">https://sites.google.com/site/paropsisternanobilitata/paropsisterna-pss-12</a>  Australia,Geotagged,Paropsisterna,Paropsisterna vittata,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

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

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  1. Very clear and sharp shot, well done! Posted 9 years ago

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Paropsisterna vittata is a species of leaf beetle found in Australia. It was described by Blackburn in 1899.

Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by WildFlower
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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.
  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO200
  • 65mm