Ladybird mimic leaf beetle

Peltoschema oceanica

A small acacia leaf beetle found in southern areas of Australia including Tasmania
Ladybird mimic leaf beetle (Peltoschema oceanica) What a little sneak. I was sure it was just another ladybird. Similar colours to many ladybirds. Rows of fine pitting on elytra. Four even spots across the pronotum. About 6mm long. On Acacia mearnsii in a local nature reserve. Cardinia. https://www.flickr.com/photos/80818392@N06/9770110644 Australia,Geotagged,Ladybird mimic leaf beetle,Peltoschema,Peltoschema oceanica,Summer

Appearance

About 6mm long. Strong black markings on a bright orange background including four large spots across the pronotum. Faint lines of pitting typical of Pelstoschema can be seen in close views.

Distribution

New South Wales, Vixtoria, Tasmania and southern Western Australia

Habitat

Acacia mearnsii, A dealbata in open woodlands.

References:

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http://bie.ala.org.au/species/Peltoschema+oceanica#
Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderColeoptera
FamilyChrysomelidae
GenusPeltoschema
SpeciesPeltoschema oceanica
Photographed in
Australia