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Duomyia sp. (genus)

1 Signal fly at Acton, ACT

Duomyia sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 16 Jan 2022
Duomyia sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 16 Jan 2022
Duomyia sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 16 Jan 2022
Duomyia sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 16 Jan 2022
Duomyia sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 16 Jan 2022
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Identification history

Duomyia sp. (genus) 26 Jul 2023 KimberiRP
Unidentified 18 Jan 2022 TimL

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A hyperactive little fly that was behaving similar to a small parasitic wasp. It was walking at speed around a tree whilst constantly changing direction and intermittently flicking its wings.

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Epicoma melanospila (Black Spot Moth) at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by JohnBundock
Chrysolarentia severata (Finely-lined Carpet) at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by JohnBundock
Epicyme rubropunctaria (Red-spotted Delicate) at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by JohnBundock
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by MarkT
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Heteromastix sp. (genus) (Soldier beetle) at Acton, ACT - 29 Oct 2022 by TimL
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Acton, ACT - 29 Oct 2022 by TimL
Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 29 Oct 2022 by TimL
Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 29 Oct 2022 by TimL
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 29 Oct 2022 by TimL
Nitidulidae sp. (family) (Sap beetle) at Acton, ACT - 16 Oct 2022 by TimL
Aethina sp. (genus) (Sap beetle) at Acton, ACT - 12 Oct 2022 by TimL
Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Acton, ACT - 3 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Gonipterus pulverulentus (Eucalyptus weevil) at Acton, ACT - 7 Aug 2022 by TimL
Gonipterus pulverulentus (Eucalyptus weevil) at Acton, ACT - 7 Aug 2022 by TimL
Discobola sp. (genus) (A crane fly) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL
Entomophthoraceae (family) (An entomopathogenic (insect killing) fungus) at Acton, ACT - 27 May 2022 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 13 May 2022 by TimL
Tapeigaster annulipes (heteromyzid fly) at Acton, ACT - 29 Apr 2022 by TimL
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Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 22 Apr 2022 by TimL
Ditropidus pulchellus (Leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Pompilidae (family) (Unidentified Spider wasp) at Acton, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by TimL
Stiromesostenus sp. (genus) (An ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 Mar 2022 by TimL
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 2 Mar 2022 by LD12
Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by MarkT
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by MarkT
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by MarkT
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) (A Springtail) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by TimL
Amanita ochrophylla group at Acton, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by TimL
zz agaric (stem; gills white/cream) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by TimL
Ardices canescens (Dark-spotted Tiger Moth) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by Christine
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by Christine
Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by TimL
Leptotarsus (Macromastix) costalis (Common Brown Crane Fly) at Acton, ACT - 5 Dec 2021 by TimL
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by TimL
Passiflora cinnabarina (Red Passionflower) at Acton, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by TimL
Ledrinae (subfamily) (A Flat-headed Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by TimL
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) (A Springtail) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jun 2021 by TimL
Cymbacha ocellata (Crab spider) at Acton, ACT - 13 Jun 2021 by TimL
Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Acton, ACT - 18 Apr 2021 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 28 Feb 2021 by TimL
Sandalodes scopifer (White-spotted Sandalodes) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL
Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Acton, ACT - 17 Feb 2021 by HelenCross
Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton
Sandalodes scopifer (White-spotted Sandalodes) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jan 2021 by TimL
Sphex sp. (genus) (Unidentified Sphex digger wasp) at Acton, ACT - 8 Jan 2021 by TimL
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jan 2021 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by TimL
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by Tapirlord
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Acton, ACT - 15 Dec 2020 by Tim L
Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by TimL
Australiphthiria hilaris (Slender Bee Fly) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by TimL
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Socca pustulosa (Knobbled Orbweaver) at Acton, ACT - 21 Nov 2020 by TimL
Ptilophorus sp. (genus) (Wedge-shaped beetle) at Acton, ACT - 22 Sep 2020 by TimL
Arasia mollicoma (Flat-white Jumping Spider) at Acton, ACT - 11 Sep 2020 by Tim L
zz Polypore (shelf/hoof-like) at Acton, ACT - 4 Sep 2020 by Tim L
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 4 Sep 2020 by TimL
Tharpyna campestrata (Country Crab Spider) at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by TimL
Euophryinae sp. (Mr Stripey) undescribed (Mr Stripey) at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by TimL
Tamopsis fickerti (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by TimL
Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Acton, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by Alison Milton
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by Alison Milton
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Acton, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by Alison Milton
Cecidomyiidae (family) (Gall gnat) at Acton, ACT - 11 Aug 2020 by TimL
Melangyna sp. (genus) (Hover Fly) at Acton, ACT - 4 Aug 2020 by TimL
Cecidomyiidae (family) (Gall gnat) at Acton, ACT - 4 Aug 2020 by TimL
Monteithiella humeralis (Pittosporum shield bug) at Acton, ACT - 13 Mar 2020 by AlisonMilton
Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Mar 2020 by AlisonMilton
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by AlisonMilton
Amanita sp. (Amanita sp.) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by AlisonMilton
Geron sp. (genus) (Slender Bee Fly) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by AlisonMilton
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 14 Jan 2020 by TimL
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 26 Nov 2019 by TimL
Rutilia (Donovanius) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Acton, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by TimL
Salticidae sp. 'Golden palps' (Unidentified jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 18 Oct 2019 by JudithRoach
Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Acton, ACT - 30 Aug 2019 by HelenCross
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Acton, ACT - 29 Aug 2019 by TimL
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Acton, ACT - 4 May 2019 by Christine
Chrysomya sp. (genus) (A green/blue blowfly) at Acton, ACT - 4 May 2019 by Christine
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 4 May 2019 by Christine
Trametes versicolor (Turkey Tail) at Acton, ACT - 4 May 2019 by Christine
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 17 Apr 2019 by TimL
Salticidae sp. 'Golden palps' (Unidentified jumping spider) at ANBG - 15 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 15 Apr 2019 by RodDeb

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  • 16 Jan 2022 12:25 PM Recorded on
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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