@RogerF Hi Roger, I'm not sure I agree with this. I've taken a special interest in leaf beetles and have been looking at the larvae of various species. I've discovered that many look very similar. Those that I've seen of P. atomaria have more black on their backs as in https://canberra.naturemapr.org/sightings/4417937. However, I've since realised that so do some other species. I've personally come to the conclusion that unless I see the eggs and/or adult beetles I cannot conclusively ID the larvae. Even seeing the eggs or adults is not conclusive as I often find more that one species on the same tree. Of course, however, I am an amateur not a qualified entomologist so bow to your ultimate ID.
The larvae of Paropsis atomaria change colour as they develop from the stage with the stripe to a blacker one later. This is the commonest local species but I agree it could be one of the others whose larval colours are unknown. Those of P. aegrota are quite distinct as shown in my book. If you prefer we could change it to Paropsis species.
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