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Paropsisterna decolorata

A Eucalyptus leaf beetle at Wodonga, VIC

Paropsisterna decolorata at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023
Paropsisterna decolorata at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023
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Paropsisterna decolorata 16 Sep 2023 AlisonMilton
Unidentified 16 Sep 2023 KylieWaldon

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Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023 by KylieWaldon Arctotheca calendula (Capeweed, Cape Dandelion) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023 by KylieWaldon Geranium sp. (Geranium) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023 by KylieWaldon Hibbertia riparia (Erect Guinea-flower) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023 by KylieWaldon Gonocarpus tetragynus (Common Raspwort) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023 by KylieWaldon Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023 by KylieWaldon Cirsium vulgare (Spear Thistle) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023 by KylieWaldon Acaena x ovina (Sheep's Burr) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023 by KylieWaldon Romulea rosea var. australis (Onion Grass) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023 by KylieWaldon Callitriche stagnalis (Common Starwort) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023 by KylieWaldon Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023 by KylieWaldon Hydrocotyle laxiflora (Stinking Pennywort) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023 by KylieWaldon Grallina cyanoleuca (Magpie-lark) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023 by KylieWaldon Geranium sp. (Geranium) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023 by KylieWaldon Geranium sp. (Geranium) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023 by KylieWaldon Oxalis sp. (Wood Sorrel) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023 by KylieWaldon Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023 by KylieWaldon Sericesthis sp. (genus) (A cockchafer) at Wodonga, VIC - 20 Jan 2023 by KylieWaldon Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Wodonga, VIC - 20 Jan 2023 by KylieWaldon Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Wodonga, VIC - 20 Jan 2023 by KylieWaldon Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Wodonga, VIC - 20 Jan 2023 by KylieWaldon Sceliphron laetum (Common mud dauber wasp) at Wodonga, VIC - 20 Jan 2023 by KylieWaldon Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Wodonga, VIC - 20 Jan 2023 by KylieWaldon Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Wodonga, VIC - 20 Jan 2023 by KylieWaldon Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Wodonga, VIC - 20 Jan 2023 by KylieWaldon Goniaea australasiae (Gumleaf grasshopper) at Wodonga, VIC - 20 Jan 2023 by KylieWaldon Turneromyia sp. (genus) (Zebra spider wasp) at Wodonga, VIC - 20 Jan 2023 by KylieWaldon Chrysididae (family) (Cuckoo wasp or Emerald wasp) at Wodonga, VIC - 20 Jan 2023 by KylieWaldon Theseus modestus (Gum tree shield bug) at Wodonga, VIC - 20 Jan 2023 by KylieWaldon Brachychiton populneus (Kurrajong) at Wodonga, VIC - 20 Jan 2023 by KylieWaldon Parasynthemis regina (Royal Tigertail) at Wodonga, VIC - 20 Jan 2023 by KylieWaldon Parasynthemis regina (Royal Tigertail) at Wodonga, VIC - 20 Jan 2023 by KylieWaldon Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Wodonga, VIC - 20 Jan 2023 by KylieWaldon Nyssus coloripes (Spotted Ground Swift Spider) at Wodonga, VIC - 30 Jun 2022 by KylieWaldon Carlia tetradactyla (Southern Rainbow Skink) at Wodonga, VIC - 30 Jun 2022 by KylieWaldon Melithreptus lunatus (White-naped Honeyeater) at Wodonga, VIC - 30 Jun 2022 by KylieWaldon Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Wodonga, VIC - 30 Jun 2022 by KylieWaldon Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Wodonga, VIC - 17 Apr 2022 by KylieWaldon Charaxes sempronius (Tailed Emperor) at Wodonga, VIC - 17 Apr 2022 by KylieWaldon Ottelia ovalifolia subsp. ovalifolia (Swamp Lily) at Wodonga, VIC - 17 Apr 2022 by KylieWaldon Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Wodonga, VIC - 25 Jan 2022 by KylieWaldon Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Wodonga, VIC - 25 Jan 2022 by KylieWaldon Prosena sp. (genus) (A bristle fly) at Wodonga, VIC - 26 Nov 2021 by KylieWaldon Chrysomelidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Leaf Beetle) at Wodonga, VIC - 26 Nov 2021 by KylieWaldon Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Wodonga, VIC - 26 Nov 2021 by KylieWaldon Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Wodonga, VIC - 26 Nov 2021 by KylieWaldon Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Wodonga, VIC - 26 Nov 2021 by KylieWaldon Lepturidea viridis (Green comb-clawed beetle) at Wodonga, VIC - 26 Nov 2021 by KylieWaldon Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Oct 2021 by KylieWaldon Hibbertia riparia (Erect Guinea-flower) at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Oct 2021 by KylieWaldon Vicia sativa (Common Vetch) at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Oct 2021 by KylieWaldon Eleocharis acuta (Common Spike-rush) at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Oct 2021 by KylieWaldon Gonocarpus tetragynus (Common Raspwort) at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Oct 2021 by KylieWaldon Hibbertia riparia (Erect Guinea-flower) at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Oct 2021 by KylieWaldon Briza minor (Shivery Grass) at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Oct 2021 by KylieWaldon Plantago varia (Native Plaintain) at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Oct 2021 by KylieWaldon Geranium solanderi var. solanderi (Native Geranium) at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Oct 2021 by KylieWaldon Geranium solanderi var. solanderi (Native Geranium) at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Oct 2021 by KylieWaldon Petrorhagia nanteuilii (Proliferous Pink, Childling Pink) at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Oct 2021 by KylieWaldon Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Wodonga, VIC - 29 Aug 2021 by Kyliegw Muscidae (family) (Unidentified muscid fly) at Wodonga, VIC - 29 Aug 2021 by Kyliegw Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Wodonga, VIC - 29 Aug 2021 by KylieWaldon Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Wodonga, VIC - 29 Aug 2021 by Kyliegw Petrochelidon nigricans (Tree Martin) at Wodonga, VIC - 29 Aug 2021 by Kyliegw Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Wodonga, VIC - 29 Aug 2021 by Kyliegw Omphalina s.l. at Wodonga, VIC - 1 Aug 2021 by Kyliegw Laccaria sp. (Laccaria) at Wodonga, VIC - 1 Aug 2021 by Kyliegw Falco cenchroides (Nankeen Kestrel) at Wodonga, VIC - 30 May 2021 by Kyliegw Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Wodonga, VIC - 30 May 2021 by Kyliegw Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Wodonga, VIC - 14 Mar 2021 by Kyliegw Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Wodonga, VIC - 14 Mar 2021 by Kyliegw Braconidae sp. (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Wodonga, VIC - 13 Mar 2021 by Kyliegw Mantidae (family) (Egg case of praying mantis) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Feb 2021 by Kyliegw Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Jan 2021 by Kyliegw Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Jan 2021 by Kyliegw Lophyrotoma interrupta (Cattle Poisoning Sawfly) at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Jan 2021 by Kyliegw Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Jan 2021 by Kyliegw Wahlenbergia sp. (Bluebell) at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Jan 2021 by Kyliegw Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Jan 2021 by Kyliegw Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Wodonga, VIC - 12 Dec 2020 by Kyliegw Anas gracilis (Grey Teal) at Wodonga, VIC - 12 Dec 2020 by Kyliegw Goniaea sp. (genus) (A gumleaf grasshopper) at Wodonga, VIC - 7 Nov 2020 by Kyliegw Hypochaeris glabra (Smooth Catsear) at Wodonga, VIC - 7 Nov 2020 by Kyliegw Austrostipa sp. (A Corkscrew Grass) at Wodonga, VIC - 7 Nov 2020 by Kyliegw Arthropodium fimbriatum (Nodding Chocolate Lily) at Wodonga, VIC - 7 Nov 2020 by Kyliegw Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) at Wodonga, VIC - 7 Nov 2020 by Kyliegw Diplacodes melanopsis (Black-faced Percher) at Wodonga, VIC - 7 Nov 2020 by Kyliegw Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) at Wodonga, VIC - 7 Nov 2020 by Kyliegw Antechinus flavipes (Yellow-footed Antechinus) at Wodonga, VIC - 5 Sep 2020 by KylieWaldon Lichenomphalia umbellifera at Wodonga, VIC - 5 Sep 2020 by Kyliegw
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023 by KylieWaldon
Arctotheca calendula (Capeweed, Cape Dandelion) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023 by KylieWaldon
Geranium sp. (Geranium) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023 by KylieWaldon
Hibbertia riparia (Erect Guinea-flower) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023 by KylieWaldon
Gonocarpus tetragynus (Common Raspwort) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023 by KylieWaldon
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023 by KylieWaldon
Cirsium vulgare (Spear Thistle) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023 by KylieWaldon
Acaena x ovina (Sheep's Burr) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023 by KylieWaldon
Romulea rosea var. australis (Onion Grass) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023 by KylieWaldon
Callitriche stagnalis (Common Starwort) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023 by KylieWaldon
Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023 by KylieWaldon
Hydrocotyle laxiflora (Stinking Pennywort) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023 by KylieWaldon
Grallina cyanoleuca (Magpie-lark) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023 by KylieWaldon
Geranium sp. (Geranium) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023 by KylieWaldon
Geranium sp. (Geranium) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023 by KylieWaldon
Oxalis sp. (Wood Sorrel) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023 by KylieWaldon
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Sep 2023 by KylieWaldon
Sericesthis sp. (genus) (A cockchafer) at Wodonga, VIC - 20 Jan 2023 by KylieWaldon
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Wodonga, VIC - 20 Jan 2023 by KylieWaldon
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Wodonga, VIC - 20 Jan 2023 by KylieWaldon
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Wodonga, VIC - 20 Jan 2023 by KylieWaldon
Sceliphron laetum (Common mud dauber wasp) at Wodonga, VIC - 20 Jan 2023 by KylieWaldon
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Wodonga, VIC - 20 Jan 2023 by KylieWaldon
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Wodonga, VIC - 20 Jan 2023 by KylieWaldon
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Wodonga, VIC - 20 Jan 2023 by KylieWaldon
Goniaea australasiae (Gumleaf grasshopper) at Wodonga, VIC - 20 Jan 2023 by KylieWaldon
Turneromyia sp. (genus) (Zebra spider wasp) at Wodonga, VIC - 20 Jan 2023 by KylieWaldon
Chrysididae (family) (Cuckoo wasp or Emerald wasp) at Wodonga, VIC - 20 Jan 2023 by KylieWaldon
Theseus modestus (Gum tree shield bug) at Wodonga, VIC - 20 Jan 2023 by KylieWaldon
Brachychiton populneus (Kurrajong) at Wodonga, VIC - 20 Jan 2023 by KylieWaldon
Parasynthemis regina (Royal Tigertail) at Wodonga, VIC - 20 Jan 2023 by KylieWaldon
Parasynthemis regina (Royal Tigertail) at Wodonga, VIC - 20 Jan 2023 by KylieWaldon
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Wodonga, VIC - 20 Jan 2023 by KylieWaldon
Nyssus coloripes (Spotted Ground Swift Spider) at Wodonga, VIC - 30 Jun 2022 by KylieWaldon
Carlia tetradactyla (Southern Rainbow Skink) at Wodonga, VIC - 30 Jun 2022 by KylieWaldon
Melithreptus lunatus (White-naped Honeyeater) at Wodonga, VIC - 30 Jun 2022 by KylieWaldon
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Wodonga, VIC - 30 Jun 2022 by KylieWaldon
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Wodonga, VIC - 17 Apr 2022 by KylieWaldon
Charaxes sempronius (Tailed Emperor) at Wodonga, VIC - 17 Apr 2022 by KylieWaldon
Ottelia ovalifolia subsp. ovalifolia (Swamp Lily) at Wodonga, VIC - 17 Apr 2022 by KylieWaldon
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Wodonga, VIC - 25 Jan 2022 by KylieWaldon
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Wodonga, VIC - 25 Jan 2022 by KylieWaldon
Prosena sp. (genus) (A bristle fly) at Wodonga, VIC - 26 Nov 2021 by KylieWaldon
Chrysomelidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Leaf Beetle) at Wodonga, VIC - 26 Nov 2021 by KylieWaldon
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Wodonga, VIC - 26 Nov 2021 by KylieWaldon
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Wodonga, VIC - 26 Nov 2021 by KylieWaldon
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Wodonga, VIC - 26 Nov 2021 by KylieWaldon
Lepturidea viridis (Green comb-clawed beetle) at Wodonga, VIC - 26 Nov 2021 by KylieWaldon
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Oct 2021 by KylieWaldon
Hibbertia riparia (Erect Guinea-flower) at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Oct 2021 by KylieWaldon
Vicia sativa (Common Vetch) at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Oct 2021 by KylieWaldon
Eleocharis acuta (Common Spike-rush) at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Oct 2021 by KylieWaldon
Gonocarpus tetragynus (Common Raspwort) at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Oct 2021 by KylieWaldon
Hibbertia riparia (Erect Guinea-flower) at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Oct 2021 by KylieWaldon
Briza minor (Shivery Grass) at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Oct 2021 by KylieWaldon
Plantago varia (Native Plaintain) at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Oct 2021 by KylieWaldon
Geranium solanderi var. solanderi (Native Geranium) at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Oct 2021 by KylieWaldon
Geranium solanderi var. solanderi (Native Geranium) at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Oct 2021 by KylieWaldon
Petrorhagia nanteuilii (Proliferous Pink, Childling Pink) at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Oct 2021 by KylieWaldon
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Wodonga, VIC - 29 Aug 2021 by Kyliegw
Muscidae (family) (Unidentified muscid fly) at Wodonga, VIC - 29 Aug 2021 by Kyliegw
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Wodonga, VIC - 29 Aug 2021 by KylieWaldon
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Wodonga, VIC - 29 Aug 2021 by Kyliegw
Petrochelidon nigricans (Tree Martin) at Wodonga, VIC - 29 Aug 2021 by Kyliegw
Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Wodonga, VIC - 29 Aug 2021 by Kyliegw
Omphalina s.l. at Wodonga, VIC - 1 Aug 2021 by Kyliegw
Laccaria sp. (Laccaria) at Wodonga, VIC - 1 Aug 2021 by Kyliegw
Falco cenchroides (Nankeen Kestrel) at Wodonga, VIC - 30 May 2021 by Kyliegw
Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Wodonga, VIC - 30 May 2021 by Kyliegw
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Wodonga, VIC - 14 Mar 2021 by Kyliegw
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Wodonga, VIC - 14 Mar 2021 by Kyliegw
Braconidae sp. (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Wodonga, VIC - 13 Mar 2021 by Kyliegw
Mantidae (family) (Egg case of praying mantis) at Wodonga, VIC - 16 Feb 2021 by Kyliegw
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Jan 2021 by Kyliegw
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Jan 2021 by Kyliegw
Lophyrotoma interrupta (Cattle Poisoning Sawfly) at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Jan 2021 by Kyliegw
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Jan 2021 by Kyliegw
Wahlenbergia sp. (Bluebell) at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Jan 2021 by Kyliegw
Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Jan 2021 by Kyliegw
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Wodonga, VIC - 12 Dec 2020 by Kyliegw
Anas gracilis (Grey Teal) at Wodonga, VIC - 12 Dec 2020 by Kyliegw
Goniaea sp. (genus) (A gumleaf grasshopper) at Wodonga, VIC - 7 Nov 2020 by Kyliegw
Hypochaeris glabra (Smooth Catsear) at Wodonga, VIC - 7 Nov 2020 by Kyliegw
Austrostipa sp. (A Corkscrew Grass) at Wodonga, VIC - 7 Nov 2020 by Kyliegw
Arthropodium fimbriatum (Nodding Chocolate Lily) at Wodonga, VIC - 7 Nov 2020 by Kyliegw
Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) at Wodonga, VIC - 7 Nov 2020 by Kyliegw
Diplacodes melanopsis (Black-faced Percher) at Wodonga, VIC - 7 Nov 2020 by Kyliegw
Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) at Wodonga, VIC - 7 Nov 2020 by Kyliegw
Antechinus flavipes (Yellow-footed Antechinus) at Wodonga, VIC - 5 Sep 2020 by KylieWaldon
Lichenomphalia umbellifera at Wodonga, VIC - 5 Sep 2020 by Kyliegw

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Species information

  • Paropsisterna decolorata Scientific name
  • A Eucalyptus leaf beetle Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 16 Sep 2023 10:10 AM Recorded on
  • KylieWaldon Recorded by

Additional information

  • gum tree Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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