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Paropsisterna octosignita This beetle is usually scarce in Victoria.  It was found at this location in numbers under loose bark of Eucalyptus ovata (swamp gum).   Australia,Eight Marked leaf beetle,Geotagged,Paropsisterna octosignata,Summer,Winter Click/tap to enlarge

Paropsisterna octosignita

This beetle is usually scarce in Victoria. It was found at this location in numbers under loose bark of Eucalyptus ovata (swamp gum).

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Color;
Black with four orange blotches on each elytra making two transverse rows, each of four dots, the first row is near the base of the elytra and the apical row quite far back. The blotches are consistent and contain black lateral lines in the positions of the striae. Head contains some red behind the line jointing the back of the eyes. Pronotum entirely black. Legs black. Antennae black.

Structure;
Length; male female
Antennae; male female
The striae are reduced.. more

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

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Uploaded Mar 18, 2018. Captured Mar 13, 2018 22:56 in Grassy Knob Track, Tom Groggin VIC 3707, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO200
  • 65mm