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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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Fisera eribola (Orange-hooded Crest-moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Oct 2021 by SimoneC
Astraeus hygrometricus (Barometer Earthstar) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Trachymela sp. (genus) (Brown button beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 29 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Gotra sp. (genus) (Unidentified Gotra ichneumon wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 29 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Camponotus sp. (genus) (A sugar ant) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Monolepta minima (Leaf beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Plecoptera sp. (order) (Unidentified Stone fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Carphurus sp. (genus) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Eurymeloides bicincta (Gumtree hopper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Trigonospila sp. (genus) (A Bristle Fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 25 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Spathulina acroleuca (A seed fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 24 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Pheidole sp. (genus) (Seed-harvesting ant) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Rivellia sp. (genus) (Signal fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 21 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 20 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Pseudohalme laetabilis (A Longhorn Beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 19 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Austrolestes annulosus (Blue Ringtail) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 17 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Austrotephritis sp. (genus) (Fruit fly or Seed fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 17 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Dermestidae sp. (family) (Dermestid, carpet or hide beetles) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 17 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Chloroclystis (genus) (A geometer moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Dichetophora sp. (genus) (Marsh fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Gnaphosidae (family) (Ground spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 14 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Sylvicola dubius (Wood-gnat) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Coccidae sp. (family) (Unidentified coccid scale insect) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 11 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Leistomorpha brontoscopa (A concealer moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 9 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Daerlac cephalotes (Ant Mimicking Seedbug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 8 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Geometridae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified IMMATURE Geometer moths) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Austropeplea sp. (genus) (Freshwater snail) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Netelia sp. (genus) (An Ichneumon wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Argas sp. (genus) (A soft or leather tick) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Euryopis splendens (Splendid tick spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Odontomyrme sp. (genus) (A velvet ant) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 31 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Maratus griseus (Jumping spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Acropolitis rudisana (Family Tortricinae) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 29 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Calliphora stygia (Brown blowfly or Brown bomber) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Jotus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Jotus Jumping Spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 22 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Heteronyx dimidiatus (Dimidiatus scarab beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 22 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Iridomyrmex rufoniger (Tufted Tyrant Ant) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 17 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 17 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Lichen - crustose at Murrumbateman, NSW - 17 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 14 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Sidymella hirsuta (Hairy crab spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 11 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 11 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Miturgidae (family) (False wolf spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 11 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Argoctenus sp. (genus) (Wandering ghost spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 11 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Melolonthinae sp. (subfamily) (Cockchafer) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 11 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Neosparassus calligaster (Beautiful Badge Huntsman) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 8 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Cladonia sp. (genus) (Cup Lichen) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Helina sp. (genus) (Muscid fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Jul 2021 by SimoneC
Socca pustulosa (Knobbled Orbweaver) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Jul 2021 by SimoneC
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 25 Jul 2021 by SimoneC
Micromus tasmaniae (Tasmanian Brown Lacewing) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 21 Jul 2021 by SimoneC
Syrphini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified syrphine hover fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 21 Jul 2021 by SimoneC
Grylloidea (superfamily) (Unidentified cricket) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Jul 2021 by SimoneC
Scleroderma sp. (Scleroderma) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 19 Jun 2021 by SimoneC
Bovista (A puffball) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 19 Jun 2021 by SimoneC
Asterella drummondii (A thallose liverwort) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 14 Jun 2021 by SimoneC
Lampona cylindrata (White-tailed Spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Jun 2021 by SimoneC
Sanguinoderma rude (Red-staining Stalked Polypore) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 May 2021 by SimoneC
Rhombonotus gracilis (Graceful Ant Mimic) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 May 2021 by SimoneC
Mnesampela comarcha (Dry-leaf Gum Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 22 May 2021 by SimoneC
Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 22 May 2021 by SimoneC
Poecilometis patruelis (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 21 May 2021 by SimoneC
Necrobia rufipes (Red-legged ham beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 21 May 2021 by SimoneC
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 12 May 2021 by SimoneC
Gynoplistia (Gynoplistia) bella (A crane fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 12 May 2021 by SimoneC
Habronestes sp. (genus) (An ant-eating spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 11 May 2021 by SimoneC
Servaea incana (Hoary Servaea) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 11 May 2021 by SimoneC
Badumna insignis (Black House Spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 May 2021 by SimoneC
Heteronychus arator (African black beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 8 May 2021 by SimoneC
Sidymella trapezia (Trapezoid Crab Spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 2 May 2021 by SimoneC
zz agaric (stem; gills white/cream) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 May 2021 by SimoneC
Suillus luteus (Slippery Jack) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 May 2021 by SimoneC
Monolepta juno at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Apr 2021 by SimoneC
Mycetophilidae (family) (A fungus gnat) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Apr 2021 by SimoneC
Epiphyas ashworthana (Ashworth's Tortrix) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 11 Apr 2021 by SimoneC
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Apr 2021 by SimoneC
Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Apr 2021 by SimoneC
Melolonthinae sp. (subfamily) (Cockchafer) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Apr 2021 by SimoneC
Carlia tetradactyla (Southern Rainbow Skink) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Apr 2021 by SimoneC
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Apr 2021 by SimoneC
Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Apr 2021 by SimoneC
Servaea incana (Hoary Servaea) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Apr 2021 by SimoneC
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Apr 2021 by SimoneC
Gallirallus philippensis (Buff-banded Rail) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 31 Mar 2021 by SimoneC
Hylaeus (Euprosopoides) perplexus at Murrumbateman, NSW - 31 Mar 2021 by SimoneC
Hednota pedionoma (Pasture Webworm) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Mar 2021 by SimoneC
Notonectidae (family) (Backswimmer) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Mar 2021 by SimoneC
Notonectidae (family) (Backswimmer) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Mar 2021 by SimoneC
Liparetrus sp. (genus) (Chafer beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Mar 2021 by SimoneC

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 28 Jan 2022 03:17 PM Recorded on
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Additional information

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

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