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Tortoise leaf beetle

Paropsisterna sp. (possible P. obovata )

Description:

A small attractive leaf beetle with variable red markings on their elytra. While the heat of Summer has reduced beetle populations more severely than usual, this small beetle is prolific in a small nature reserve.

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MartinL
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MartinL

Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Feb 9, 2014
Submitted on Feb 9, 2014

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