Leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae)
A pictorial reference for the main genera of the Chrysomelidae family:
https://sites.google.com/site/leafbeetlesofaustralia/
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Discussion
DiBickers
wrote:
12 Mar 2025
@AlisonMilton what appears to be perforated dotted lines on the wings makes me think this might actually be the mimic Paropsisterna nigerrima (not Paropsisterna octosignata)?
Paropsisterna nigerrima
clarehoneydove
wrote:
11 Mar 2025
Thanks @erikar I thought it was pretty cool to see!
Adoxia benallae
erikar
wrote:
11 Mar 2025
Nice observation of pollination! The beetle has a pollinia stuck to its head!
Adoxia benallae
clarehoneydove
wrote:
9 Mar 2025
@AlisonMilton the dot markings got me confused. Still have trouble with the calomelas. Can you help me learn by telling me how you come to the i.d. juncta is it the wings?
Calomela juncta
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