Leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae)

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A pictorial reference for the main genera of the Chrysomelidae family:

https://sites.google.com/site/leafbeetlesofaustralia/

Leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae)

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Discussion

DiBickers wrote:

Yesterday

@AlisonMilton what appears to be perforated dotted lines on the wings makes me think this might be 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

DiBickers wrote:

8 Mar 2025

@Harrisi, Alison has sorted it for you😊

Stethopachys formosa