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Paropsisterna hectica These beetles are common in alpine regions.  They feed entirely on snow gum and are described as being variable.  They seem quite consistent in the Tasmanian, Victorian and NSW populations in my opinion.   Australia,Geotagged,Paropsisterna,Paropsisterna hectica,Summer Click/tap to enlarge

Paropsisterna hectica

These beetles are common in alpine regions. They feed entirely on snow gum and are described as being variable. They seem quite consistent in the Tasmanian, Victorian and NSW populations in my opinion.

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Paropsisterna hectica is a mostly green-yellow eucalyptus leaf beetle which is found in Victoria, Australia.

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

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Uploaded Jul 21, 2016. Captured Mar 16, 2016 23:59 in 393 Evans Lookout Rd, Blue Mountains National Park NSW 2778, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO200
  • 65mm