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Paropsis tasmanica A large convex beetle endemic to Tasmania. Verrucae appear in series more distinctly than the mainland Paropsis variolosa ally. Australia,Geotagged,Paropsis tasmanica,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Paropsis tasmanica

A large convex beetle endemic to Tasmania. Verrucae appear in series more distinctly than the mainland Paropsis variolosa ally.

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The Paropsis tasmanica

Paropsis tasmanica is a species of leaf eating beetle in the tribe Paropsini, sharing the feature of hemispherical appearance. Paropsis translates from Latin to 'dish' or bowl, and like cocinellidae, they an easily defend against ants by withdrawing in the same manner of a tortiose.

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

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Uploaded Feb 22, 2017. Captured Jan 14, 2017 22:02 in Hartz Peak Track, Southwest TAS 7139, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO200
  • 65mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.