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Paropsisterna sp.
A cute leaf beetle with red markings somewhat lost on a flowering acacia.
Nature reserve, on wattle,
These beetles belong on Eucalyptus and this fellow appears to be looking for a more palatable host. We have called this Paropsisterna obovata but I am not sure if that is correct.
Spotted on Aug 29, 2014
Submitted on Aug 30, 2014
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There are many habitats where these beetles are almost totally absent.
Best results are sometimes on dry rocky soils. Tall forests such as Mt Dandenong and Warburton yield poorly. I find fertile hunting grounds along the Yarra River. Look on Golden Wattles for Peltoschema. Silver gums like box and ironbark are good. Look on trees where leaves have bite marks.