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Paropsisterna crocata A large member of the paropsisterna genus with elytral puncturations randomly placed. Very convex, usually scarce, NSW, Victoria and Tasmania. Crocus flower is the source of saffron spice. Australia,Geotagged,Paropsisterna,Paropsisterna crocata,Saffron eucalyptus leaf beetle,Winter Click/tap to enlarge

Paropsisterna crocata

A large member of the paropsisterna genus with elytral puncturations randomly placed. Very convex, usually scarce, NSW, Victoria and Tasmania. Crocus flower is the source of saffron spice.

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The Saffron eucalyptus leaf beetle

Paropsisterna crocata is one of the larger eucalyptus leaf beetles native to Australia. This is possibly the largest of all species of the Paropsisterna and is easily mistaken for Paropsis. The common name 'Saffron' is proposed based on the latin name given to this beetle when first described by Boisduval in 1835.

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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 12, 2016. Captured Sep 20, 2015 00:04 in 20 Belchester Ave, Coldstream VIC 3770, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO200
  • 65mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.