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Paropsisterna gemina Gemina means twin (gemini)  <br />
This beetle is the Adelaide form of nigerrima but described as its own species Dr Chapuis who lived there.  The size is smaller than nigerrima and the interstices are more convex, usually.   They look the same to m.  The genitalia are similar and a good case can be made for synonymy. Australia,Geotagged,Paropsisterna gemina,Summer Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Paropsisterna gemina

Gemina means twin (gemini)
This beetle is the Adelaide form of nigerrima but described as its own species Dr Chapuis who lived there. The size is smaller than nigerrima and the interstices are more convex, usually. They look the same to m. The genitalia are similar and a good case can be made for synonymy.

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  1. Reminds me of a Volkswagen "Beetle". Nice shot. Posted 3 years ago

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Paropsisterna gemina is a cryptic beetle in the Chrysomelinae subfamily.

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

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Uploaded Feb 21, 2017. Captured Jan 1, 2000 00:00 in 100 Mount Lofty Summit Rd, Crafers SA 5152, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 450D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO200
  • 65mm