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Paropsisterna sp#32 This diminutive beetle is always pale and has distinctively plain pronotum when compared to its allies such as variicollis, decolorata and agricola.<br />
This beetle is in the centre of a difficult set of species complexes.  Although I have a list of possible names, it is almost impossible to determine which name was allocated originally to this species.  It shall remain uncertain until I gain more field data and experience to sort out this tricky section.       Australia,Fall,Geotagged,Paropsisterna Click/tap to enlarge

Paropsisterna sp#32

This diminutive beetle is always pale and has distinctively plain pronotum when compared to its allies such as variicollis, decolorata and agricola.
This beetle is in the centre of a difficult set of species complexes. Although I have a list of possible names, it is almost impossible to determine which name was allocated originally to this species. It shall remain uncertain until I gain more field data and experience to sort out this tricky section.

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By Martin Lagerwey

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Uploaded Jul 12, 2016. Captured Mar 25, 2014 12:18 in Reids Rd, Glenmore VIC 3340, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO200
  • 180mm