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Parpsisterna morio - female The interstitial regions of the elytra are sometimes brown or red resulting in stripes that appear only under strong light such as a flash.   Females are larger with convex interstices.   Australia,Geotagged,Paropsisterna morio,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

Parpsisterna morio - female

The interstitial regions of the elytra are sometimes brown or red resulting in stripes that appear only under strong light such as a flash. Females are larger with convex interstices.

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Paropsisterna morio is a common black leaf beetle.

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

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Uploaded Dec 6, 2017. Captured Dec 6, 2017 18:01 in 555 Meredith-Steiglitz Rd, Meredith VIC 3333, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO200
  • 65mm