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Trachymela sp.
A small brown leaf beetle about 6 mm long. Elytra were rough with ridges and minute black projections. Eyes and antennae appeared black.
The red specks on one side of the elytra could be mites - possibly phoretic.
Spotted on wattle in a local reserve.
Not sure of species, possibly T.sloanei.
Family: Chrysomelidae
Spotted on Apr 16, 2024
Submitted on Apr 16, 2024
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