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Calomela parilis
A green leaf beetle with pitted metallic elytra. The genus Peltoschema feed on various Acacias and this species is most often found on Black Wattle (Acacia mearnsii)
In a nature reserve on black wattle. There were several specimens on one plant, otherwise it is scarce. Mt Lofty, Wonga Park, this is our favorite hunting ground for beetles.
Spotted on Sep 3, 2014
Submitted on Sep 3, 2014
20 Comments
Photo. No. 1: is a beautiful photo....this beetle, has many beautiful colors....
Thanks pamsai
fantastic photo martin.
Thank you dotun55
Pretty lil' thing!
Thank you Fyn Kynd for the interest in this beetle.
This beetle is scarce but not rare.
I have found a rare one today to show in my next spotting.
Thank you too, Mark.
Super little beetle Martin.
Your spotting has been nominated for the Spotting of the Week. The winner will be chosen by the Project Noah Rangers based on a combination of factors including: uniqueness of the shot, status of the organism (for example, rare or endangered), quality of the information provided in the habitat and description sections. There is a subjective element, of course; the spotting with the highest number of Ranger votes is chosen. Congratulations on being nominated!
Thank you Reiko
Thank you aroa
Thank you josefina
Thank you Sergio
Great beetle and spotting, Martin.
Very nice.
Thank you magazhu
These are great to see, there are usually several together.
On Black wattle.
Thank you Gilma
Thank you Stephanie
Thank you Lauren
Lovely combination of colors, very beautiful beetle, MartinL.
What a beauty!
Thank you Larry.
Thank you Saumya.
Such a beautiful beetle Martin!
Wow Cool colors !
Lovely spotting Martin!