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Peltoschema perplexa
This green leaf beetle is similar to the last, but smaller.
On a different, small leafed acacia in a nature reserve.
I have seen an entirely brown specimen with these same patterns. Based on P. orphana and P. suturalis, which have green and brown forms, this seems to also have two color forms. It is possible that each species of peltoschema shows preference for different species of Acacia.
Spotted on Aug 30, 2014
Submitted on Aug 30, 2014
11 Comments
A magnificent obsession.
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Oh well at least it isn't P orphalis or P suturana
Close.
It's obsession
That's dedication. : D
Ha!
Peltoschema perplexa
ID from a match with the Victorian Museum Collection.
This one is a beauty Martin - nice find !
Thanks lori. It looks like the child of P. suturalis and P. orphana.
You find the most amazing little beetles.