Insects
Beetles (Coleoptera)
Leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae)

Leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae)

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Leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae)

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Discussion

kasiaaus wrote:
Yesterday
Hi @AlisonMilton. I don't think this is Callidemum hypochalceum. These beetles were black, much smaller (2-3mm) and on a different plant.
Callidemum hypochalceum
clarehoneydove wrote:
20 Mar 2025
Laesa leaf beetle?
Paropsisterna laesa species complex
AlisonMilton wrote:
18 Mar 2025
Not decolorata. Possibly hectica but not enough detail for a full ID. I've found three or four different species on the same tree.
Paropsisterna sp. (genus)
DiBickers wrote:
18 Mar 2025
@Mike I totally thought that would’ve been the case😂😂Sucks when they don’t sit still long enough for the photo-shoot😂🙃
Paropsisterna beata
Mike wrote:
17 Mar 2025
I knew a top view would be useful; it flew off when I was trying to photograph that.
Paropsisterna beata

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