Paropsisterna bimaculata

Paropsisterna bimaculata is a beetle commonly called a leaf beetle in the subfamily Chrysomelinae.This insect is common in Tasmania and can be a pest in the forestry industry.[1] Paropsisterna bimaculata will develop a red color just before their winter hibernation. When they emerge the red slowly disappears into a pale green colouring with faint gold tessellation. This takes about a month with the males generally slightly advanced.[2]Recently this beetle has been noticed in Victoria.[3]

Paropsisterna bimaculata
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P. bimaculata
Binomial name
Paropsisterna bimaculata
(Olivier, 1807)
Synonyms

Chrysophtharta bimaculata Olivier, 1807

References

  1. http://www.forestrytas.com.au/uploads/File/pdf/pdf2014/major_pests_and_benefical_insects.pdf
  2. Little, D. W. de (1983-02-01). "Life-Cycle and Aspects of the Biology of Tasmanian Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle, Chrysophtharta Bimaculata (olivier) (coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)". Australian Journal of Entomology. 22 (1): 15–18. doi:10.1111/j.1440-6055.1983.tb01831.x. ISSN 1440-6055.
  3. "Paropsisterna bimaculata - Paropsisterna Pages".
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