Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle
Paropsisterna bimaculata
The adult is a small, rounded leaf beetle found on eucalyptus trees and plantations. It feeds on eucalyptus leaves and can fly between host plants when disturbed or searching for food. Its hardened wing covers protect the delicate flight wings underneath. A notable trait is its chemical defense, which makes it unpleasant to many would-be predators.
- Type
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- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle