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Paropsisterna intacta This golden beetle in the pinstripe suit seems to have an additional pair of eyes on the pronotum. It is common under bark of several species of Eucalyptus over the southern half of the continent. Australia,Eucalyptus leaf beetle,Geotagged,Paropsisterna intacta,Winter,paropsisterna Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Paropsisterna intacta

This golden beetle in the pinstripe suit seems to have an additional pair of eyes on the pronotum. It is common under bark of several species of Eucalyptus over the southern half of the continent.

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    Nice! Love the focus and detail of this. Posted 8 years ago

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The Paropsisterna intacta

Paropsisterna intacta is common in Victoria but seldom seen because it is nocturnal and hides under bark of manna type gumtrees. It has two ocelli which appear as large eyes, and has an additional pair of 'eyebrows' above them.

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

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Uploaded Sep 2, 2017. Captured Sep 2, 2017 16:45 in 2 Stud Rd, Rowville VIC 3178, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO200
  • 65mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.

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