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Comptosia insignis

A bee fly at Acton, ACT

Comptosia insignis at Acton, ACT - 19 Nov 2019
Comptosia insignis at Acton, ACT - 19 Nov 2019
Comptosia insignis at Acton, ACT - 19 Nov 2019
Comptosia insignis at Acton, ACT - 19 Nov 2019
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Comptosia insignis 1 Feb 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Comptosia insignis 8 Jan 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Bombyliidae (family) 8 Jan 2020 TimL

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Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at ANBG - 20 Apr 2024 by TimL
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at ANBG - 10 Apr 2024 by HelenCross
Eucalyptus scoparia (Wallangara White Gum) at ANBG - 9 Apr 2024 by Steve818
Pollanisus (genus) (A Forester Moth) at ANBG - 7 Mar 2024 by JohnBundock
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at ANBG - 5 Mar 2024 by RodDeb
Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at ANBG - 29 Feb 2024 by DPRees125
Euryglossina (Euryglossina) flaviventris at GG16 - 22 Feb 2024 by Roger
Thereutria amaraca (Spine-legged Robber Fly) at GG238 - 17 Feb 2024 by KorinneM
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at ANBG - 15 Feb 2024 by HelenCross
Nysius vinitor (Rutherglen bug) at ANBG - 13 Feb 2024 by BarrieR
Altica sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at ANBG - 13 Feb 2024 by BarrieR
Cylindromyia sp. (genus) (Bristle fly) at ANBG - 13 Feb 2024 by HelenCross
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at GG12 - 6 Feb 2024 by AndyRussell
Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at ANBG - 13 Jan 2024 by THATJAYKIDRICK
Archichauliodes (Riekochauliodes) guttiferus (Dobsonfly or Fishfly) at ANBG - 11 Jan 2024 by YellowButton
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at ANBG - 10 Jan 2024 by Aussiegall
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at ANBG - 29 Dec 2023 by JohnBundock
Austalis copiosa (Hover fly) at ANBG - 30 Nov 2023 by HelenCross
Dindymus versicolor (Harlequin Bug) at ANBG - 30 Nov 2023 by HelenCross
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at ANBG - 30 Nov 2023 by HelenCross
Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at ANBG - 30 Nov 2023 by HelenCross
Apiformes (informal group) (Unidentified bee) at ANBG - 27 Nov 2023 by HelenCross
Hylaeus (Planihylaeus) quadriceps (Hylaeine colletid bee) at ANBG - 21 Nov 2023 by HelenCross
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at ANBG - 20 Nov 2023 by courtneyb
Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at ANBG - 20 Nov 2023 by courtneyb
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 2 Nov 2023 by rbannister
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 1 Nov 2023 by rbannister
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Acton, ACT - 1 Nov 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Eleale pulchra (Clerid beetle) at Acton, ACT - 1 Nov 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Lauxaniidae (family) (Unidentified lauxaniid fly) at ANBG - 23 Oct 2023 by AlisonMilton
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 17 Oct 2023 by Christine
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Acton, ACT - 10 Oct 2023 by AlisonMilton
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Acton, ACT - 7 Oct 2023 by BenW
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Acton, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by Christine
Odontomyrme sp. (genus) (A velvet ant) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Rodolia sp. (genus) (A ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Austrosciapus sp. (genus) (Long-legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 2 Apr 2023 by TomW
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by Tammy
Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by HelenCross
Eudynamys orientalis (Pacific Koel) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by HelenCross
Chrysididae (family) (Cuckoo wasp or Emerald wasp) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by HelenCross
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by Thurstan
Hylaeus (Planihylaeus) quadriceps (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by Roger
Megachile ordinaria at Acton, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by Roger
Megachile sp. (several subgenera) (Resin Bees) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Roger
Thereutria amaraca (Spine-legged Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by Roger
Amphirhoe decora (Decora Longicorn Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 1 Jan 2023 by Roger
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Furrow Bee) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2022 by Roger
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by Roger
Lunularia cruciata (A thallose liverwort) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2022 by JanetRussell
Bibio imitator (Garden maggot) at Acton, ACT - 22 Nov 2022 by HelenCross
Eleale sp. (genus) (Clerid beetle) at Acton, ACT - 22 Nov 2022 by HelenCross
Hylaeus (Planihylaeus) daviesiae (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by PeterA
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by HelenCross
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 25 Sep 2022 by HelenBoronia
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jun 2022 by HelenCross
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jun 2022 by JohnBundock
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Acton, ACT - 3 May 2022 by RodDeb
Eristalis tenax (Drone fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Apr 2022 by Roger
Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Acton, ACT - 5 Apr 2022 by HelenCross
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by Christine
Austalis pulchella (Hover fly) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by Christine
Lymantriinae (subfamily) (Unidentified tussock moths) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by Christine
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by Christine
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 26 Mar 2022 by YellowButton
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata (Golden-Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 25 Mar 2022 by HelenBoronia
Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Acton, ACT - 14 Mar 2022 by Roger
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Acton, ACT - 3 Mar 2022 by RodDeb
Asianopis sp. (genus) (Net-casting spider) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2022 by WHall
Elhamma australasiae (Elhamma) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2022 by WHall
Paracolletes crassipes at Acton, ACT - 16 Jan 2022 by Roger
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jan 2022 by Roger
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 29 Dec 2021 by Roger
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) punctatus (A halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by Roger
Leioproctus sp. (genus) (Plaster bee) at Acton, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by Roger
Belenois java (Caper White) at Acton, ACT - 19 Dec 2021 by Roger
Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 17 Dec 2021 by AJB
Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by RodDeb
Lipotriches (Austronomia) australica at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by RodDeb
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata (Golden-Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2021 by TimL
Reduviidae (family) (An assassin bug) at Acton, ACT - 19 Nov 2021 by AndyRussell
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 19 Nov 2021 by AndyRussell
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by RodDeb
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Acton, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by RodDeb
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata (Golden-Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 10 Nov 2021 by Roger
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata (Golden-Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 8 Nov 2021 by TimL
Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 8 Nov 2021 by Roger
Ectenopsis sp. (March fly) at Acton, ACT - 8 Nov 2021 by Roger
Lasioglossum (Australictus) tertium (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 6 Nov 2021 by PeterA
Schizophyllum commune (Split Gill Fungus) at Acton, ACT - 26 Jul 2021 by Christine
Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Acton, ACT - 9 Jul 2021 by HelenCross
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 28 May 2021 by TimL
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Acton, ACT - 18 May 2021 by RodDeb

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  • 19 Nov 2019 08:34 AM Recorded on
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