''Paropsis'' is a genus of

Chrysomelidae The insects of the beetle family Chrysomelidae are commonly known as leaf beetles, and include over 37,000 (and probably at least 50,000) species in more than 2,500 genera, making up one of the largest and most commonly encountered of all beetle ...

, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in the family

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(ladybirds). They are distributed across

Australia Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a Sovereign state, sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australia (continent), Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous List of islands of Australia, sma ...

, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. They primarily feed on '' Eucalyptus'' but there are a few that feed on ''

Baeckea ''Baeckea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae, all but one endemic to Australia. Plants in the genus ''Baeckea'' are shrubs or small trees with leaves arranged in opposite pairs, white to deep pink flowers with five s ...

'', '' Kunzea'' and ''

Leptospermum ''Leptospermum'' is a genus of shrubs and small trees in the myrtle family Myrtaceae commonly known as tea trees, although this name is sometimes also used for some species of ''Melaleuca''. Most species are endemic to Australia, with the greate ...

''. Species within this genus are noted as pests. For example, ''

Paropsis charybdis ''Paropsis charybdis'', commonly known as the Eucalyptus tortoise beetle, is a species of leaf beetle belonging to the genus ''Paropsis''. It is considered a pest of some species of '' Eucalyptus''. Description ''Paropsis charybdis'' is identif ...

'' is a pest of Eucalyptus in New Zealand.

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Species

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Paropsis aciculata ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

'' Chapuis, 1877 * ''

Paropsis advena ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

'' Blackburn, 1894 * ''

Paropsis aegrota ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

'' Boisduval, 1835 * ''

Paropsis affinis ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

'' Blackburn, 1894 * ''

Paropsis angusticollis ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

'' Blackburn, 1894 * ''

Paropsis aspera ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

'' Chapuis, 1877 * '' Paropsis atomaria'' Olivier, 1807 * ''

Paropsis augusta ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

'' Blackburn, 1901 * ''

Paropsis bella ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

'' Blackburn, 1894 * ''

Paropsis binbinga ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in ...

'' Daccordi, 2003 * '' Paropsis bivulnerata'' Lea, 1924 * ''

Paropsis blandina ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

'' Blackburn, 1901 * ''

Paropsis bovilli ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

'' Blackburn, 1894 * ''

Paropsis carnosa ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

'' Baly, 1866 * ''

Paropsis cerea ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in ...

'' Blackburn, 1894 * ''

'' Stål, 1860 * ''

Paropsis confus ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

a'' Blackburn, 1890 * ''

Paropsis convexa ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in ...

'' Blackburn, 1894 * ''

Paropsis deboeri ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

'' Selman, 1983 * '' Paropsis delittlei'' Selman, 1983 * ''

Paropsis deserti ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in ...

'' Blackburn, 1896 * ''

Paropsis dilatata ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

'' Erichson, 1842 * ''

Paropsis elytrura ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

'' Blackburn, 1901 * ''

Paropsis formosa ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

'' Chapuis, 1877 * '' Paropsis geographica'' Baly, 1866 * ''

Paropsis glauca ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

'' Blackburn, 1894 * ''

Paropsis hebes ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

'' Weise, 1917 * ''

Paropsis hygea ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

'' Blackburn, 1901 * '' Paropsis inquinata'' Weise, 1917 * ''

Paropsis insularis ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in ...

'' Blackburn, 1890 * ''

Paropsis intermedia ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in ...

'' Blackburn, 1894 * ''

Paropsis irrorata ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

'' Chapuis, 1877 * ''

Paropsis latissima ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in ...

'' Blackburn, 1894 * '' Paropsis latona'' Blackburn, 1901 * ''

Paropsis longicornis ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in ...

'' Blackburn, 1894 * ''

Paropsis lownei ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in ...

'' Baly, 1866 * '' Paropsis lutea'' (Marsham, 1808) * ''

Paropsis maculata ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in ...

'' (Marsham, 1808) * '' Paropsis mandibularis'' Weise, 1923 * ''

Paropsis manto ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in ...

'' Blackburn, 1901 * '' Paropsis marmorea'' Olivier, 1807 * '' Paropsis minor'' (Marsham, 1808) * '' Paropsis mintha'' Blackburn, 1901 * ''

Paropsis montana ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

'' Blackburn, 1894 * ''

Paropsis morbillosa ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

'' Boisduval, 1835 * ''

Paropsis mutabilis ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

'' Blackburn, 1894 * ''

Paropsis mystica ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

'' Blackburn, 1894 * ''

Paropsis obsoleta ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

'' Olivier, 1807 * ''

Paropsis omphale ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in ...

'' Blackburn, 1901 * ''

Paropsis ornata ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in ...

'' (Marsham, 1808) * '' Paropsis pantherina'' Fauvel, 1862 * ''

Paropsis paphia ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in ...

'' Stål, 1860 * '' Paropsis parryi'' Baly, 1866 * ''

Paropsis pictipennis ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

'' Boheman, 1859 * ''

Paropsis ponderosa ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

'' Lea, 1924 * ''

Paropsis porosa ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

'' Erichson, 1842 * ''

Paropsis propinqua ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

'' Baly, 1866 * ''

Paropsis quadrimaculata ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

'' (Marsham, 1808) * ''

Paropsis roseola ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

'' Baly, 1866 * ''

Paropsis rubidipes ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in ...

'' Blackburn, 1901 * ''

Paropsis rufitarsis ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

'' Chapuis, 1877 * ''

Paropsis rugulosa ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

'' Boisduval, 1835 * ''

Paropsis sospita ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

'' Blackburn, 1901 * '' Paropsis tasmanica'' Baly, 1866 * ''

Paropsis thyone ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in t ...

'' Blackburn, 1901 * '' Paropsis ustulata'' Olivier, 1807 * '' Paropsis variegata'' Blackburn, 1894 * '' Paropsis variolosa'' (Marsham, 1808) * ''

Paropsis wilsoni ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in ...

'' Baly, 1866 * '' Paropsis yilgarnensis'' Blackburn, 1892 * ''

Paropsis zietzi ''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae, commonly referred to as tortoise beetles, which includes over 70 described species. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape cause them to be mistaken for beetles in ...

'' Blackburn, 1894

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