Chrysophtharta
''Paropsisterna'' is a genus of leaf beetles indigenous to Papua New Guinea and Australia. There are over 120 species, many with bright aposematic colours, and many feeding on ''Eucalyptus'' leaves. The genus was described by Victor Motschulsky in 1860. Description ''Paropsisterna'' are beetles 3-17 mm long with bodies semicircular to elongate-ovate and moderately to strongly convex. The frontoclypeal suture is rounded or V-shaped, and lacks lateral ridges. The apical maxillary palpomere is strongly expanded from base to truncate apex. The Prothorax, pronotum is broadest at its base. The procoxal cavity is open with a gap at least half the width of the procoxa. The mid and hind Arthropod leg, tibiae have at least one sharp external longitudinal keel. The tarsal claws are usually acutely toothed, rarely simple. Some species are very colourful, but their colours may fade after death. Diet This genus of beetles feeds on plants in family Myrtaceae, including ''Acmena'', ''Agoni ...
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