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Paropsisterna delmastroi This beetle from far north Queensland (FNQ) was found by Matthew Connors It is the form of Paropsisterna morio/Ps#02 that occurs in the northern part of the state. I will do some morphometrics before creating a species entry. Australia,Geotagged,Paropsisterna,Paropsisterna delmastroi,Spring Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Paropsisterna delmastroi

This beetle from far north Queensland (FNQ) was found by Matthew Connors It is the form of Paropsisterna morio/Ps#02 that occurs in the northern part of the state. I will do some morphometrics before creating a species entry.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Surprised it's not named Darth Vader! Posted 7 years ago
    1. View Martin Lagerwey's profile
      Martin Lagerwey
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      Yes, that is a good name. Delamstroi is a modern Italian entomologist and this beetle was named his his buddy, Daccordi in 2003 Posted 7 years ago
  3. View Mark Ridgway's profile
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    Very smooth Martin. I can't imagine the heat there at this time of year. Brisbane is too much for me. Posted 7 years ago
    1. View Martin Lagerwey's profile
      Martin Lagerwey
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      Seems by the prolific postings of Ernst that the climate is perfect. Posted 7 years ago
    2. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      Contrasting with 7-10 inches of snow here this week, stopping the country in its tracks. Posted 7 years ago
  5. View Leuba Ridgway's profile
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    What an interesting-looking pronotum. Good looking beetle ! Posted 7 years ago

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The Paropsisterna delmastroi

Paropsisterna delmastroi is a nitid, dark beetle with fine puncturations on the elytra and fovea on the submarginal zones of the pronotum. They are often found under bark of eucalyptus and occur most commonly in central to northeast Queensland.

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By Martin Lagerwey

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Uploaded Dec 8, 2017. Captured Dec 8, 2017 21:53 in 1 James Cook Dr, Douglas QLD 4814, Australia.
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