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Paropsisterna atalanta A pale beetle associated with heathland and alpine, possibly snowgum defines it. It is structurally similar to atalanta and shares the same habitat types. It is much more scarce. Possibly it is interstitialis but the original description is far to brief to be useful. Australia,Geotagged,Paropsisterna,Paropsisterna atalanta,Summer Click/tap to enlarge

Paropsisterna atalanta

A pale beetle associated with heathland and alpine, possibly snowgum defines it. It is structurally similar to atalanta and shares the same habitat types. It is much more scarce. Possibly it is interstitialis but the original description is far to brief to be useful.

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The Paropsisterna atalanta

A red beetle with flecks of white and darker brown on the disc of the elytra. It is variable and normally has black markings on the apex. It is distinguished by strong elytral interstitial punctuations.

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

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Uploaded Jul 11, 2016. Captured Jan 5, 2015 15:02 in Coalmine Rd, Anglesea VIC 3230, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO200
  • 65mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.