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Pteromalidae (family)

Pteromalid wasp at Higgins, ACT

Pteromalidae (family) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Dec 2020
Pteromalidae (family) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Dec 2020
Pteromalidae (family) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Dec 2020
Pteromalidae (family) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Dec 2020
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Identification history

Pteromalidae (family) 3 Feb 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Pteromalidae (family) 3 Jan 2021 KimPullen
Mutillidae (family) 3 Jan 2021 JonLewis
Euhesma sp. (genus) 30 Dec 2020 JonLewis
Stigmacros sp. (genus) 29 Dec 2020 AlisonMilton

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A small number of these ants on the trunk of this tree. Often had to wait quite a while to find another. Very tiny and hard to photograph. Tried to photograph some that were even smaller but not good photos. Last photo shows it against a teneral lady beetle (possibly common spotted lady beetle) for size comparison.

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JonLewis wrote:
   30 Dec 2020
Hi Alison, I think this is a bee rather than an ant. The genus is just a guess, so we will have to see what the experts think! Cheers, Jon
   30 Dec 2020
I am unaware of any wingless bees. Could they be female mutillid wasps?
KimPullen wrote:
   3 Jan 2021
Wings are visible, lying flat and overlapping on top of the abdomen.
JonLewis wrote:
   4 Jan 2021
Thanks Kim!

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Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
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Syneora euboliaria (Boarmiini, Geometer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Oct 2022 by AlisonMilton
Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Oct 2022 by AlisonMilton
Tessaromma undatum (Velvet eucalypt longhorn beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Oct 2022 by AlisonMilton
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Tessaromma undatum (Velvet eucalypt longhorn beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Sep 2022 by AlisonMilton
Praxis marmarinopa (owlet moth) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Sep 2022 by AlisonMilton
Praxis marmarinopa (owlet moth) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Sep 2022 by AlisonMilton
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Acropolitis rudisana (Family Tortricinae) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Sep 2022 by AlisonMilton
Epicyme rubropunctaria (Red-spotted Delicate) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Sep 2022 by AlisonMilton
Phrissogonus laticostata (Apple looper moth) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Sep 2022 by AlisonMilton
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Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Higgins, ACT - 20 Sep 2022 by AlisonMilton
Melangyna sp. (genus) (Hover Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 20 Sep 2022 by AlisonMilton
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Sep 2022 by AlisonMilton
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Sep 2022 by AlisonMilton
Syneora hemeropa (Ring-tipped Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Sep 2022 by AlisonMilton
Porela delineata (Lined Porela) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Sep 2022 by AlisonMilton
Holoplatys invenusta (Jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Sep 2022 by AlisonMilton
Epyaxa subidaria (Subidaria Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2022 by AlisonMilton
Symplecta (Trimicra) pilipes (A limoniid crane fly) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2022 by AlisonMilton
Neumichtis nigerrima (Black Turnip Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2022 by AlisonMilton
Rhapsa suscitatalis (Wedged Rhapsa) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2022 by AlisonMilton
Tortricinae (subfamily) (A tortrix moth) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2022 by AlisonMilton
Chezala privatella (A Concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2022 by AlisonMilton
Pantydia sparsa (Noctuid Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2022 by AlisonMilton
Didymoctenia exsuperata (Thick-lined Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2022 by AlisonMilton
Didymoctenia exsuperata (Thick-lined Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Aug 2022 by AlisonMilton
Clubionidae (family) (Sac Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Aug 2022 by AlisonMilton
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Aug 2022 by AlisonMilton
Cheiracanthium sp. (genus) (Unidentified Slender Sac Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Aug 2022 by AlisonMilton
Didymoctenia exsuperata (Thick-lined Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Aug 2022 by AlisonMilton
Monocrepidus sp. (genus) (Click beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Aug 2022 by AlisonMilton
Spilonota constrictana (A Tortricid moth) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Aug 2022 by AlisonMilton
Melithreptus brevirostris (Brown-headed Honeyeater) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Jul 2022 by AlisonMilton
Melangyna sp. (genus) (Hover Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Jul 2022 by AlisonMilton
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Jul 2022 by AlisonMilton
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Jun 2022 by AlisonMilton
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Jun 2022 by AlisonMilton
Capusa sp.(genus) (A Wedge moth) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Jun 2022 by AlisonMilton
Oxycanus dirempta (Variable Oxycanus) at Higgins, ACT - 30 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Higgins, ACT - 20 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 14 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Higgins, ACT - 11 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Higgins, ACT - 11 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Capua intractana (A Tortricid moth) at Higgins, ACT - 11 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Pantydia sparsa (Noctuid Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 5 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Ciampa arietaria (Brown Pasture Looper Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 5 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Ectropis excursaria (Common Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 5 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Oxycanus dirempta (Variable Oxycanus) at Higgins, ACT - 5 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Oxycanus (genus) (Unidentified Oxycanus moths) at Higgins, ACT - 5 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Oxycanus (genus) (Unidentified Oxycanus moths) at Higgins, ACT - 5 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Oxycanus australis (Southern Oxycanus) at Higgins, ACT - 5 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Oxycanus dirempta (Variable Oxycanus) at Higgins, ACT - 5 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Trichoptera sp. (order) (Unidentified Caddisfly) at Higgins, ACT - 5 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Higgins, ACT - 5 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Higgins, ACT - 5 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Rhapsa suscitatalis (Wedged Rhapsa) at Higgins, ACT - 3 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Oxycanus (genus) (Unidentified Oxycanus moths) at Higgins, ACT - 1 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Oxycanus dirempta (Variable Oxycanus) at Higgins, ACT - 1 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Oxycanus (genus) (Unidentified Oxycanus moths) at Higgins, ACT - 1 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Chloroclystis approximata (Plumed or Cherry Looper) at Higgins, ACT - 1 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Ectropis fractaria (Ringed Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 30 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Ectropis (genus) (An engrailed moth) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Didymoctenia exsuperata (Thick-lined Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Listroderes difficilis (Vegetable weevil) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Chrysopidae (family) (Unidentified Green lacewing) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Sinpunctiptilia emissalis (Speedwell Pterror) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Monopis icterogastra (Wool Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Oxycanus (genus) (Unidentified Oxycanus moths) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Cosmodes elegans (Green Blotched Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Chlorocoma dichloraria (Guenee's or Double-fringed Emerald) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Rhapsa suscitatalis (Wedged Rhapsa) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Scioglyptis loxographa (Light Grey Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Tipulidae or Limoniidae (family) (Unidentified Crane Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 29 Dec 2020 11:57 AM Recorded on
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  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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