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Paropsisterna sp#20 A small leaf beetle from NSW, seen twice. Pronotum is clean and smooth, elytral series are symmetrical. Allied to Paropsisterna hectica. Australia,Geotagged,Paropsisterna,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Paropsisterna sp#20

A small leaf beetle from NSW, seen twice. Pronotum is clean and smooth, elytral series are symmetrical. Allied to Paropsisterna hectica.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    This one tops them all, it seems these beetles manage to compete with butterflies in terms of beauty. Posted 9 years ago
    1. View Martin Lagerwey's profile
      Martin Lagerwey
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      Yes, this is a 'corker'.
      Butterflies keep their colors.
      The colors can only be for partner recognition in diurnal species, as with butterflies and birds.
      When this beetle is collected and pinned, it looks just like all the others.       Posted 9 years ago

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By Martin Lagerwey

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Uploaded Jul 14, 2016. Captured Nov 6, 2015 14:20 in 8 McClintock St, Narrabri NSW 2390, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO200
  • 65mm