Arsipoda chrysis – this metallic-blue beetle is often confused with the Metallic Flea Beetle Altica corrusca (syn. A. pagana)). Arsipoda have elytra with punctures in longitudinal series whereas Altica have elytral punctures confused, and never in series. This Arsipoda species is often found on sedge/rush.
Mid April 2012
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart, nipaluna
On Juncus pallidus
Late November 2013
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart, nipaluna
On Juncus pallidus
Mid December 2014
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart
Mid February 2015
Tahune Airwalk
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Early December 2016
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart, nipaluna
Late December 2019
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart, nipaluna
On Juncus pallidus
Late December 2020
New Town Rivulet
Identification thanks to Boris Büche