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Paropsisterna decolorata This common small beetle is usually grey. This mottled grey is referred to as 'blue' . Australia,Geotagged,Paropsisterna decolorata,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

Paropsisterna decolorata

This common small beetle is usually grey. This mottled grey is referred to as 'blue' .

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The Paropsisterna decolorata

Paropsisterna decolorata is a small member of the genus Paropsisterna in the family Chrysomelidae. This beetle is rather common, phytophagous crop pest,. It is visually identifiable by the 'U' shapes pattern on the pronotum and bright basal flaring on the elytra.

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

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Uploaded Nov 26, 2016. Captured Nov 25, 2016 05:05 in 4700 Gelantipy Rd, Gelantipy VIC 3885, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO200
  • 65mm