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Paropsisterna cernua (Chp.) Probably the the only photograph in existence of this beetle. Possibly the only (now) pinned specimen in Australia. The ANIC (national insect collection has none) The type is probably in London. This is an unexpected find. Australia,Geotagged,Paropsisterna cernua,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Paropsisterna cernua (Chp.)

Probably the the only photograph in existence of this beetle. Possibly the only (now) pinned specimen in Australia. The ANIC (national insect collection has none) The type is probably in London. This is an unexpected find.

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The Paropsisterna cernua

Paropsisterna cernua is a rare alpine beetle in the chrysomelidae (leaf beetle) family.

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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 17:11 in Forlorn Hope Track, Brumby VIC 3885, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO200
  • 65mm