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I will be visiting this site to add identifications where I see them needed. I specialize in ladybeetles (Coccinellidae).
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Both aurifrons and bidentata share this colour pattern. So far bidentata has not been recorded from Victoria, while aurifrons has (with several Melbourne records).
Could it be Anchises parvulus?
The pattern on the pronotum and elytra suggests H. variegata. This is a widely introduced species in North and South America, although I was not aware it was in Chile.
This is a Hyperaspidius species rather than Hyperaspis trifurcata. The marking pattern is reversed, forming a W marking rather than an M, and the beetle is much narrower in shape. The very wide head is a trademark of Hyperaspidius, while Hyperaspis have a much smaller head.
Hyperaspidius are very poorly known and finding them is a great occasion. Great spot.
The lower species is Neopalla hydropica which is remarkable because I've never seen photos of this species before. The upper is very like Myzia, but not a described species that I am aware of.
This is an aberrant form of Coccinella, probably C7. Great photos...
This is not a member of Coccinellidae, but another related family such as Erotylidae.
This is Axion plagiatum. Chilocorus are distinguished by the positioning of the markings as well as the shape of the beetle. Great pics.
