Leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae)

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

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Leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae)

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Discussion

clarehoneydove wrote:

Yesterday

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

DiBickers wrote:

17 Mar 2025

I’d usually leave this one at Genus-level due to no full photo from the top-view, but I can make out just enough detail that the topmost spot is midway between the two lower spots on the wings. From what I can see of the wings, there doesn’t appear to be any punctuations (dotted perforations) so that should rule our Paropsisterna nigerrima. The line along the wing flange and cheek colouring in addition to the spot placement are a good indicator for Paropsisterna beata.

Paropsisterna beata