Paropsis atomaria
Paropsis atomaria
Tasmania has an endemic species called
P. deboeri . See P. deboeri here;
Eggs are placed on tips of leaves and branches and placed at all angles around the shaft.
Paropsis atomaria is possibly the most common
species in Australia being recorded in Victoria, NSW and Queensland. They usually occur with six grey spots on the elytra and a matching lateral marginal stripe.
DOTTED LEAF BEETLE
Adjective (Latin), sprinkled with minute dots
Paropsis atomaria Coldstream, Victoria
Larva of Paropsis atomaria