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Chrysophtharta variicollis
Spotted tortoise leaf beetle on eucalyptus. Approximately 12mm long. The next generation.
On eucalyptus in suburban back yard. (E. ovata)
The first one of these I have seen this season. I always love the spats they display on their feet. FAMILY CHRYSOMELIDAE Subfamily Chrysomelinae Genus Paropsisterna (formerly Chrysophtharta) ,
Spotted on Oct 4, 2012
Submitted on Oct 4, 2012
12 Comments
Thanks Irungbam and Andres.
lovely
SPECTACULAR!!!!!
I guess that makes most sense at this time of year. A good strategy on their part. Thanks Martin.
Argy Bee. I suspect that this specimen has overwintered by hibernating as an adult and (if female) started laying eggs on the young spring foliage.
What a beauty Argy!
Nice macro photo Argy Bee
Here is the comparison of our two most common leaf beetles.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/66925960@N0...
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/815...
Thanks all - you might be right Ashish - I will check tomorrow as it is late here.
May be Paropsis atomaria
Paropsis Genus..?
Great find!
cutie :)