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''Paropsis'' is a genus of Chrysomelidae. and include 71 described species. () These insects are commonly called tortoise beetles or leaf beetles. Their small size, bright colours and patterns, and roughly hemispherical shape, can cause them to be mistaken for ladybeetles. They occur in all states of Australia,() and are usually found feeding on ''Eucalyptus''. Some species have become pests to the forestry industry, particularly overseas where no natural predators occur. In particular, ''Paropsis charybdis'' has become a forestry pest in New Zealand. () ==Gallery== File:Paropsis ornata3 BNE TREV.JPG|''Paropsis ornata'' File:Paropsis maculata5 Hedrick 1013.JPG|''Paropsis maculata'' File:Paropsis aegrota-11 Licola215.JPG|''Paropsis aegrota'' File:Paropsis minor3 Licola 3012d.JPG|''Paropsis minor'' File:Paropsis roseola.jpg|''paropsis roseola'' File:Paropsis charybdis Maldon (2).JPG|''Paropsis charybdis'' File:Paropsis dilatata.jpg|''Paropsis dilatata'' File:Paropsis atomaria Warby Ranges2.JPG|''Paropsis atomaria'' 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Paropsis」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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