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Gum Leaf Beetle
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GUM LEAF BEETLE FACTS |
Identification
Gum Leaf Beetles feed on the leaves of Eucalyptus trees. They are brown with yellow markings and a similar domed shape to ladybirds.
Size
8mm
Food
leaves
Breeding
Leaf Beetles lay their eggs on a leaf or leaf stem. The larvae feed on leaves, and drop to the ground to pupate in the soil.
Classification
| Class: | Insecta | | Order: | Coleoptera | | Family: | Chrysomelidae | | Genus: | Paropsis | | Species: | sp | | Common Name: | Gum Leaf Beetle |
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