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Paropsisterna erudita This spectacular beetle has chevron pattern across its elytra. It is endemic to Victoria and quite common in the red Ironbark forest habitat of the Brisbane Ranges National Park. This winter specimen was hibernating under bark but is sometimes found on foliage in the summer months. Australia,Geotagged,Paropsisterna erudita,Winter.paropsisterna Click/tap to enlarge

Paropsisterna erudita

This spectacular beetle has chevron pattern across its elytra. It is endemic to Victoria and quite common in the red Ironbark forest habitat of the Brisbane Ranges National Park. This winter specimen was hibernating under bark but is sometimes found on foliage in the summer months.

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The Paropsisterna erudita

This leaf beetle is endemic to Victoria, Australia. It is seldom noticed as it often hides under bark.

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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 3, 2017. Captured Aug 31, 2017 14:34 in 555 Meredith-Steiglitz Rd, Meredith VIC 3333, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO200
  • 65mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.