Peltoschema quadrizonata

Peltoschema quadrizonata

Peltoschema quadrizonata is a ladybird mimic leaf beetle found on acacia in Australia.
Peltoschema quadrizonata A bright orange leaf beetle which feeds on Acacia. This beetle is a ladybird mimic and seems to be alpine. Australia,Geotagged,Peltoschema quadrizonata,Summer,peltoschema

Appearance

Orange with black markings resembling some native ladybird.
About 10mm

Distribution

Higher altitudes in south eastern Australia

Food

Broad leafed acacia

Defense

Batesian mimicry

References:

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http://www.bowerbird.org.au/observations/53748
Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderColeoptera
FamilyChrysomelidae
GenusPeltoschema
SpeciesPeltoschema quadrizonata
Photographed in
Australia