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Melophorus perthensis

Field furnace ant at Cook, ACT

Melophorus perthensis at Cook, ACT - 11 Dec 2020
Melophorus perthensis at Cook, ACT - 11 Dec 2020
Melophorus perthensis at Cook, ACT - 11 Dec 2020
Melophorus perthensis at Cook, ACT - 11 Dec 2020
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Melophorus perthensis 16 Dec 2020 JonLewis
Melophorus perthensis 16 Dec 2020 CathB

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Excavating their nest

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JonLewis wrote:
   16 Dec 2020
Good photos and good ID Cath! Cheers, Jon

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Ancistrotilla sp. (genus) (Mutillid wasp or velvet ant) at Cook, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by CathB
Lycosidae (family) (Unidentified wolf spider) at Cook, ACT - 26 Mar 2019 by CathB
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Cook, ACT - 25 Mar 2019 by CathB
Rutilia (Donovanius) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Cook, ACT - 25 Mar 2019 by CathB
Pheidole sp. (genus) (Seed-harvesting ant) at Cook, ACT - 25 Mar 2019 by CathB
Leptogaster sp. (genus) (Robber fly) at Cook, ACT - 23 Mar 2019 by CathB
Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Cook, ACT - 15 Jan 2019 by CathB
Diphucrania sp. (genus) (Jewel Beetle) at Cook, ACT - 10 Jan 2019 by CathB
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Cook, ACT - 10 Jan 2019 by CathB
Helea ovata (Pie-dish beetle) at Cook, ACT - 4 Dec 2018 by CathB
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Cook, ACT - 11 Nov 2018 by CathB
Salticidae sp. 'Golden palps' (Unidentified jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 11 Nov 2018 by CathB
Homotrysis cisteloides (Darkling beetle) at Cook, ACT - 11 Nov 2018 by CathB
Hyalarcta nigrescens (Ribbed Case Moth) at Cook, ACT - 2 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Limacodidae (family) (A cup moth) at Cook, ACT - 2 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Cook, ACT - 2 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Cook, ACT - 2 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Cook, ACT - 26 Sep 2018 by michelle.nairn
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Cook, ACT - 12 Sep 2018 by CathB
Euryopis sp. (genus) (An ant eating spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 26 Aug 2018 by CathB
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 26 Aug 2018 by CathB
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 26 Aug 2018 by CathB
Chalcididae (family) (Unidentified chalcid wasp) at Belconnen, ACT - 4 Jul 2018 by CathB
Euryopis umbilicata (Striped tick spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 24 May 2018 by CathB
Chorista australis (Autumn scorpion fly) at Cook, ACT - 20 Apr 2018 by CathB
Ceromitia leptosticta (A Fairy moth) at Cook, ACT - 18 Apr 2018 by CathB
Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at Belconnen, ACT - 18 Apr 2018 by CathB
Casbia pallens (Pale Casbia) at Cook, ACT - 5 Apr 2018 by CathB
Hednota bivittella (Webworm) at Belconnen, ACT - 23 Mar 2018 by CathB
Argyrodes sp. (genus) (Dew-drop spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 15 Mar 2018 by CathB
Goniaea australasiae (Gumleaf grasshopper) at Belconnen, ACT - 14 Mar 2018 by CathB
Lepidoscia arctiella (Tower Case Moth) at Belconnen, ACT - 14 Mar 2018 by CathB
Neosparassus calligaster (Beautiful Badge Huntsman) at Belconnen, ACT - 14 Mar 2018 by CathB
Stephanopis sp. (genus) (Knobbly crab spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 14 Mar 2018 by CathB
Servaea sp. (genus) (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 14 Mar 2018 by CathB
Platyzosteria melanaria (Common Eastern Litter Runner) at Belconnen, ACT - 14 Mar 2018 by CathB
Reduviidae (family) (An assassin bug) at Belconnen, ACT - 14 Mar 2018 by CathB
Zodariidae (family) (Unidentified Ant spider or Spotted ground spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 14 Mar 2018 by CathB
Adelium pustulosum (Darkling beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 14 Mar 2018 by CathB
Ethemaia sellata (Grey-banded leaf weevil) at Belconnen, ACT - 14 Mar 2018 by CathB
Teleogryllus commodus (Black Field Cricket) at Belconnen, ACT - 14 Mar 2018 by CathB
Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 13 Mar 2018 by CathB
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 26 Feb 2018 by CathB
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 10 Feb 2018 by CathB
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Belconnen, ACT - 31 Jan 2018 by CathB
Lophyrotoma interrupta (Cattle Poisoning Sawfly) at Belconnen, ACT - 3 Jan 2018 by CathB
Hibbertia obtusifolia (Grey Guinea-flower) at Belconnen, ACT - 25 Oct 2017 by CathB
Leptorhynchos squamatus (Scaly Buttons) at Belconnen, ACT - 9 Oct 2017 by CathB
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 9 Oct 2017 by CathB
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Belconnen, ACT - 28 Sep 2017 by CathB
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified case moth or bagworm) at Belconnen, ACT - 26 Sep 2017 by CathB
Pleuridium sp. at Belconnen, ACT - 10 Sep 2017 by CathB
Acacia gunnii (Ploughshare Wattle) at Belconnen, ACT - 21 Aug 2017 by CathB
Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Belconnen, ACT - 21 Aug 2017 by CathB
Hovea heterophylla (Common Hovea) at Belconnen, ACT - 21 Aug 2017 by CathB
Grimmia sp. (A moss) at Belconnen, ACT - 3 Aug 2017 by CathB
Hysterobrevium mori at Belconnen, ACT - 2 Jun 2017 by Heino
Lepidosperma laterale (Variable Sword Sedge) at Belconnen, ACT - 27 Mar 2017 by CathB
Argiope trifasciata (Banded orb weaver) at Belconnen, ACT - 27 Feb 2017 by CathB
Persicaria prostrata (Creeping Knotweed) at Belconnen, ACT - 25 Feb 2017 by CathB
Chrysolopus spectabilis (Botany Bay Weevil) at Belconnen, ACT - 25 Feb 2017 by CathB
Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Belconnen, ACT - 25 Feb 2017 by CathB
Gryllotalpa sp. (genus) (Mole Cricket) at Belconnen, ACT - 17 Mar 2016 by CathB
Thysanotus tuberosus subsp. tuberosus (Common Fringe-lily) at Belconnen, ACT - 30 Nov 2015 by jksmits
Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Belconnen, ACT - 2 Oct 2015 by KenT
Leucopogon virgatus (Common Beard-heath) at Belconnen, ACT - 2 Oct 2015 by KenT
Cicendia quadrangularis (Oregon Timwort) at Belconnen, ACT - 2 Oct 2015 by KenT
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Belconnen, ACT - 2 Oct 2015 by KenT
Hibbertia calycina (Lesser Guinea-flower) at Cook, ACT - 2 Oct 2015 by KenT
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Belconnen, ACT - 2 Oct 2015 by KenT
Indigofera australis subsp. australis (Australian Indigo) at Belconnen, ACT - 13 Sep 2015 by JasonC
Pimelea curviflora var. sericea (Curved Riceflower) at Belconnen, ACT - 2 Nov 2014 by EmmaCook
Hypericum gramineum (Small St Johns Wort) at Belconnen, ACT - 2 Nov 2014 by EmmaCook
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Belconnen, ACT - 9 Sep 2014 by JoshMulvaney
Phaeoceros sp. at Cook, ACT - 27 Aug 2014 by CathB
Maratus hesperus (Venus Peacock Spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 29 Oct 2013 by Harrisi

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 11 Dec 2020 02:32 PM Recorded on
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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