Paropsisterna decolorata
This species is distinguished by the “U” shape on the centre of their pronotum. They are generally grey-brown with lighter tessalation, though the colour can vary slightly.
Early December 2010
Knocklofty Reserve, nipaluna/Hobart
Photo KE
Image by Vin Patel, used with permission.
Paropsisterna decolorata
Image by Vin Patel, used with permission.
Female laying eggs – characteristically this species lays them in a single row on the leaf. The eggs will darken to a grey-brown.
Late November 2010
Mount Wellington, kunanyi
Photos AD
Mid February 2017
Knocklofty Reserve, nipaluna/Hobart
Photos KE
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Mid March 2010
Knocklofty Reserve, nipaluna/Hobart
Photo KE
Late November 2011
Mount Wellington, kunanyi
Photos AD
Late June 2015
Knocklofty Reserve, nipaluna/Hobart
Photos KE
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Mid November 2015
Knocklofty Reserve, nipaluna/Hobart
Photos KE
Mid August 2016
Knocklofty Reserve, nipaluna/Hobart
Photos KE
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Early September 2016
Knocklofty Reserve, nipaluna/Hobart
Photos KE
Female laying eggs, and then dropping
Early October 2016
Bridport Wildflower Reserve
Photos KE
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Late September 2019
Knocklofty Reserve, nipaluna/Hobart
Photos KE
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Late October 2019
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart
Photo KE
Late January 2024
pinmatik/Rocky Cape National Park, Sisters Beach
Photo KE
