Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle
Scientific Name: Paropsis atomaria
Order & Family: Order: Coleoptera; Family: Chrysomelidae
Size: 8 to 14 mm in length
Natural Habitat
Primarily found on Eucalyptus trees in forests, woodlands, and urban gardens.
Diet & Feeding
Both larvae and adults feed exclusively on foliage and tender young shoots of Eucalyptus species.
Behavior Patterns
Diurnal insects that can be found in large numbers on host plants; they undergo a complete metamorphosis with larvae pupating in the soil.
Risks & Benefits
Can be a significant agricultural and garden pest by defoliating Eucalyptus trees, but also serves as a food source for birds and predatory insects.
Identified on: 6/8/2026