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Gum Nut Leaf Beetle - ? Chrysophtharta sp.

FAMILY CHRYSOMELIDAE

This page contains pictures and information about Gum Nut Leaf beetles that we found in the Brisbane area, Queensland, Australia.

Body length 8mm
 
This beetle resemble a gum nut. Its body is dull brown in colour with dusty surface texture. 
 
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They are sometimes found in Karawatha Park during early summer. The beetles were wandering on young gum trees alone. When we came close, they quickly ran away.
 
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Last updated: January 18, 2005.