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Sighting 4245231

Epicoma contristis

1 Yellow-spotted Epicoma Moth at Symonston, ACT

Epicoma contristis at Symonston, ACT - 15 Dec 2019
Epicoma contristis at Symonston, ACT - 15 Dec 2019
Epicoma contristis at Symonston, ACT - 15 Dec 2019
Epicoma contristis at Symonston, ACT - 15 Dec 2019
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Identification history

Epicoma contristis 16 Dec 2019 donhe
Epicoma contristis 15 Dec 2019 ibaird
Unidentified 15 Dec 2019 MichaelMulvaney

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In Box Gum Woodland at Callum Brae

2 comments

MichaelMulvaney wrote:
   17 Dec 2019
Thanks Ian and Don, I was struck by the beauty of this moth
ibaird wrote:
   17 Dec 2019
,Yes, fresh specimens like this apparently mating pair, are stunning.

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Tolpis barbata (Yellow Hawkweed) at Symonston, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by RobParnell

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Stackhousia monogyna (Creamy Candles) at Symonston, ACT - 9 Sep 2020 by Mike

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Glenoleon pulchellus (Antlion lacewing) at Symonston, ACT - 27 Nov 2019 by Marthijn

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Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Symonston, ACT - 9 Nov 2019 by Marthijn

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Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Symonston, ACT - 25 Aug 2019 by rawshorty

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Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Symonston, ACT - 2 Mar 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra

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Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Symonston, ACT - 27 Nov 2018 by Mike

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Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at Symonston, ACT - 20 Feb 2018 by Christine

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Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Symonston, ACT - 5 Feb 2015 by galah681

Xerochrysum viscosum

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Tolpis barbata (Yellow Hawkweed) at Symonston, ACT - 5 Feb 2015 by galah681

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Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Symonston, ACT - 5 Feb 2015 by galah681

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Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Symonston, ACT - 5 Feb 2015 by galah681

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Asperula conferta (Common Woodruff) at Symonston, ACT - 20 Oct 2014 by Mike

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Silene gallica var. gallica (French Catchfly) at Symonston, ACT - 20 Oct 2014 by Mike

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Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Symonston, ACT - 8 Oct 2014 by Mike

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Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at GG137 - 1 Mar 2024 by Harrisi
Ledromorpha planirostris (A leafhopper) at GG137 - 1 Mar 2024 by Harrisi
Stephanopis altifrons (Knobbly crab spider) at GG137 - 1 Mar 2024 by Harrisi
Primeuchroeus sp. (genus) (Cuckoo Wasp) at Callum Brae - 1 Mar 2024 by Harrisi
Sandalodes superbus (Ludicra Jumping Spider) at Symonston, ACT - 1 Mar 2024 by Harrisi
Paropsisterna beata (Blessed Leaf Beetle) at GG137 - 1 Mar 2024 by Harrisi
Cirsium vulgare (Spear Thistle) at GG138 - 18 Jan 2024 by Mike
Microlaena stipoides (Weeping Grass) at Callum Brae - 18 Jan 2024 by Mike
Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Symonston, ACT - 27 Dec 2023 by Mike
Vittadinia muelleri (Narrow-leafed New Holland Daisy) at Symonston, ACT - 27 Dec 2023 by Mike
Vittadinia cuneata var. cuneata (Fuzzy New Holland Daisy) at GG138 - 27 Dec 2023 by Mike
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 17 Apr 2023 by Mike
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 17 Apr 2023 by Mike
Papyrius sp (undescribed) (Hairy Coconut Ant) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 26 Aug 2022 by rawshorty
Entomophthora sp. (genus) (Puppeteer Fungus) at Symonston, ACT - 13 Jun 2022 by rawshorty
Papyrius sp (undescribed) (Hairy Coconut Ant) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 12 Jun 2022 by rawshorty
Arthropodium fimbriatum (Nodding Chocolate Lily) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 27 Jan 2022 by RodDeb
Comptosia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Comptosia bee fly) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 10 Jan 2022 by rawshorty
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Symonston, ACT - 10 Jan 2022 by rawshorty
Paropsisterna octosignata (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 10 Jan 2022 by rawshorty
Paropsisterna beata (Blessed Leaf Beetle) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 10 Jan 2022 by rawshorty
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Symonston, ACT - 10 Jan 2022 by rawshorty
Megachile (Hackeriapis) oblonga (A Megachild bee) at Symonston, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by rawshorty
Stackhousia monogyna (Creamy Candles) at Symonston, ACT - 12 Oct 2021 by Mike
Servaea incana (Hoary Servaea) at Symonston, ACT - 2 Sep 2021 by rawshorty
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Symonston, ACT - 30 Jul 2021 by Chris Appleton
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Symonston, ACT - 29 Jun 2021 by RodDeb
Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Symonston, ACT - 17 Apr 2021 by BIrdsinCanberra
Tolpis barbata (Yellow Hawkweed) at Symonston, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by RobParnell
Stackhousia monogyna (Creamy Candles) at Symonston, ACT - 9 Sep 2020 by Mike
Cacatua sanguinea (Little Corella) at Symonston, ACT - 19 Jul 2020 by BIrdsinCanberra
Glenoleon pulchellus (Antlion lacewing) at Symonston, ACT - 27 Nov 2019 by Marthijn
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Symonston, ACT - 9 Nov 2019 by Marthijn
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Symonston, ACT - 21 Sep 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Chalcididae (family) (Unidentified chalcid wasp) at Symonston, ACT - 25 Aug 2019 by rawshorty
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Symonston, ACT - 25 Aug 2019 by rawshorty
Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Symonston, ACT - 2 Mar 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Symonston, ACT - 27 Nov 2018 by Mike
Myrmecia nigriceps (Black-headed bull ant) at Symonston, ACT - 18 Sep 2018 by SWishart
Dynastinae (subfamily) (Unidentified rhinoceros or elephant beetle) at Symonston, ACT - 20 Feb 2018 by Christine
Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at Symonston, ACT - 20 Feb 2018 by Christine
Morethia boulengeri (Boulenger's Skink) at Symonston, ACT - 20 Feb 2018 by Christine
Lepidoscia arctiella (Tower Case Moth) at Symonston, ACT - 15 Dec 2017 by HarveyPerkins
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Symonston, ACT - 6 Dec 2016 by RangerElle
Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Symonston, ACT - 26 Jun 2016 by Mike
Chrysocephalum semipapposum (Clustered Everlasting) at Symonston, ACT - 5 Feb 2015 by galah681
Tragopogon dubius (Goatsbeard) at Symonston, ACT - 5 Feb 2015 by galah681
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Symonston, ACT - 5 Feb 2015 by galah681
Tolpis barbata (Yellow Hawkweed) at Symonston, ACT - 5 Feb 2015 by galah681
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Symonston, ACT - 5 Feb 2015 by galah681
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Symonston, ACT - 5 Feb 2015 by galah681
Asperula conferta (Common Woodruff) at Symonston, ACT - 20 Oct 2014 by Mike
Silene gallica var. gallica (French Catchfly) at Symonston, ACT - 20 Oct 2014 by Mike
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Symonston, ACT - 8 Oct 2014 by Mike

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