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Paropsisterna undescribed species This beetle is known from Queensland and feeds on Angophora. It is a surprise to find it in Victoria. Australia,Geotagged,Paropsisterna,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Paropsisterna undescribed species

This beetle is known from Queensland and feeds on Angophora. It is a surprise to find it in Victoria.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Surprising it is undescribed given its beauty! Posted 7 years ago
    1. View Martin Lagerwey's profile
      Martin Lagerwey
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      I have seen it once. Possibly the only Victorian record. There are three records in Queensland that I know of. It is certainly scarce and even might have been counted as Paropsisterna hectica but the foodplant is wrong.
      Parosistena hectica This beetle was found in moderate numbers on a small stand of white sallee (snow gum) at this peak of the blue mountains. Usually entirely green or yellow/green, the golden markings on this specimen is interesting. Australia,Geotagged,Paropsisterna hectica,Summer
       Posted 7 years ago
  3. View Leuba Ridgway's profile
    Leuba Ridgway
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    That's a beauty Martin. A same-sex marriage supporter -very topical ! Posted 7 years ago
    1. View Martin Lagerwey's profile
      Martin Lagerwey
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      Yes, they even have some of each in Queensland. Posted 7 years ago

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Uploaded Nov 27, 2017. Captured Nov 23, 2017 14:10 in Wallagaraugh Rd, Genoa VIC 3891, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO200
  • 65mm