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Paropsisterna sp# This beetle was found under bark together with P, nigerrima alternata.  <br />
It matches the description of Paropsisterna mentitrix (Blackburn) described only from Parth.<br />
This is not likely to be the same for a rare species over such distances.  Structurally it is like nigerrima but it is not known to occur in brown.   Australia,Geotagged,Paropsisterna,Paropsisterna nigerrima,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

Paropsisterna sp#

This beetle was found under bark together with P, nigerrima alternata.
It matches the description of Paropsisterna mentitrix (Blackburn) described only from Parth.
This is not likely to be the same for a rare species over such distances. Structurally it is like nigerrima but it is not known to occur in brown.

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Paropsisterna nigerrima is an Australian species of leaf beetle.

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

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Uploaded Jul 16, 2016. Captured Oct 3, 2015 17:51 in 4 Grain Store Ct, Langwarrin VIC 3910, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO200
  • 65mm