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Orthodera ministralis

Green Mantid at Murrumbateman, NSW

Orthodera ministralis at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Jan 2022
Orthodera ministralis at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Jan 2022
Orthodera ministralis at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Jan 2022
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Identification history

Orthodera ministralis 6 Feb 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Orthodera ministralis 5 Feb 2022 SimoneC

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This mantis stalked the butterfly then lunged unsuccessfully. The mantis stayed on the same flower scape for almost a week

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Trachymela sp. (genus) (Brown button beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Anabarhynchus sp. (genus) (Stiletto Fly (Sub-family Therevinae)) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Wahlenbergia multicaulis (Tadgell's Bluebell) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Megachile heliophila at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Hylaeus (Gnathoprosopis) amiculinus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Rhagigaster ephippiger (Smooth flower wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Isotoma fluviatilis subsp. australis (Swamp Isotome) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Thyreus caeruleopunctatus (Chequered cuckoo bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Platycoris rotundatus (A shield bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Chrysodeixis subsidens (Australian Cabbage Looper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Eupoecila australasiae (Fiddler Beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 25 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Sphex sp. (genus) (Unidentified Sphex digger wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 25 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 25 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Melophorus perthensis (Field furnace ant) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 24 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Cerceris sp. (genus) (Unidentified Cerceris wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 24 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Sandalodes scopifer (White-spotted Sandalodes) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 24 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Paropsis aspera (Eucalyptus Tortoise Beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Coccinellidae (family) (Unidentified lady beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Cacatua sanguinea (Little Corella) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 22 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Opodiphthera eucalypti (Emperor Gum Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Diplacodes melanopsis (Black-faced Percher) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Anterhynchium nigrocinctum (A potter wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Anachloris subochraria (Golden Grass Carpet) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Stomorhina sp. (genus) (Snout fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Phyllotocus macleayi (Nectar scarab) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Euchaetis inceptella (Wingia Group) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Oxyops fasciculatus (A weevil) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Paropsisterna beata (Blessed Leaf Beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Poecilasthena thalassias (Sea-blue Delicate) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Dichromodes estigmaria (Pale Grey Heath Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Haloragis heterophylla (Variable Raspwort) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Eristalis tenax (Drone fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Phyllotocus rufipennis (Nectar scarab) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Neoaratus hercules (Herculean Robber Fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Kunzea ericoides (Burgan) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Lythrum hyssopifolia (Small Loosestrife) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Eleale pulchra (Clerid beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Eurymeloides pulchra (Gumtree hopper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Leptotarsus (Leptotarsus) sp.(genus) (A Crane Fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Neoaratus hercules (Herculean Robber Fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Paratemnopteryx couloniana (A native cockroach) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 29 Nov 2020 by SimoneC
Edusella sp. (genus) (A leaf beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 20 Nov 2020 by SimoneC
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Oct 2020 by SimoneC
Eleocharis sp. (Spike-rush) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Oct 2020 by SimoneC
Heterodea sp. (A lichen) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Oct 2020 by SimoneC
Myosotis discolor (Forget-me-not) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Oct 2020 by SimoneC
Rumex brownii (Slender Dock) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Oct 2020 by SimoneC
Cheilanthes sieberi (Rock Fern) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Oct 2020 by SimoneC
Leptotarsus (Leptotarsus) sp.(genus) (A Crane Fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Oct 2020 by SimoneC
Crassula sieberiana (Austral Stonecrop) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Oct 2020 by SimoneC
Chalcopteroides spectabilis (Rainbow darkling beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 19 Sep 2020 by SimoneC
Carenum tinctilatum (Digger carab beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 11 Sep 2020 by SimoneC

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 28 Jan 2022 03:17 PM Recorded on
  • SimoneC Recorded by

Additional information

  • Achillea Associated plant
  • Zizina otis Associated Insect
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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