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Six-spotted Leaf Beetle

Paropsisterna sexpustulata

Description:

This polka dotted leaf beetle gathers communally during the day, retreating under bark and awaiting nocturnal feeding forays.

Habitat:

Found under bark.

Notes:

Yes,I had to show off this one again.

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8 Comments

MartinL
MartinL 8 years ago

They'd call them beetles. I'd have one too.

Leuba Ridgway
Leuba Ridgway 8 years ago

Very nice. I wished they made cars like these - probably not very aerodynamic but I'd love one.

MartinL
MartinL 8 years ago

Thank you sunnyjosef

sunnyjosef
sunnyjosef 8 years ago

Beautiful little pair Martin...

MartinL
MartinL 8 years ago

Thank you Doc. Some observations are magical moments. I saw about six together. I was actually looking for them but still surprised at this lucky find. I can only fit two in my macro lens.

DrNamgyalT.Sherpa
DrNamgyalT.Sherpa 8 years ago

A pretty pair Martin!

MartinL
MartinL 8 years ago

Thanks Mark.
I do not think they occur in Victoria.

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 8 years ago

Stunning paropsid.

MartinL
Spotted by
MartinL

Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

Spotted on Jul 29, 2015
Submitted on Sep 8, 2015

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