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Ardices canescens

Dark-spotted Tiger Moth at Higgins, ACT

Ardices canescens at Higgins, ACT - 12 Mar 2022
Ardices canescens at Higgins, ACT - 12 Mar 2022
Ardices canescens at Higgins, ACT - 12 Mar 2022
Ardices canescens at Higgins, ACT - 12 Mar 2022
Ardices canescens at Higgins, ACT - 12 Mar 2022
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Identification history

Ardices canescens 2 Apr 2022 ibaird
Ardices canescens 2 Apr 2022 donhe
Unidentified 1 Apr 2022 AlisonMilton

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Initially found on the netting over the apple tree but later also found on the lettuce plants in the vegie garden

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Meranda susialis (Three-lined Snout) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Australoactina sp. (genus) (Soldier fly) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Epilachna sumbana (A Leaf-eating Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Platypezidae sp. (family) (Unidentified platypezid fly) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Galanga labeculata (Double-spotted cicada) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Phyllotocus macleayi (Nectar scarab) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Ardices curvata (Crimson Tiger Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Dusona sp. (genus) (A Campopleginae Parasitic Wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Dasygnathus sp. (genus) (Rhinoceros beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Argoctenus sp. (genus) (Wandering ghost spider) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Anzora unicolor (Grey Planthopper) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Acari (informal subclass) (Unidentified mite) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Euryopis umbilicata (Striped tick spider) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Trigonidium sp. (genus) (A Sword-tail Cricket) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Melobasis purpurascens (A jewel beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Odontomyia hunteri (Soldier fly) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Eysarcoris sp. (genus) (A stink bug) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Tenodera australasiae (Purple-winged mantid) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Australothis rubrescens (Indian Weed Caterpillar) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Tipanaea patulella (A Crambid moth) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Sericesthis nigrolineata (Dusky pasture scarab) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Cyclocephala signaticollis (Argentinian scarab) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Phyllotocus macleayi (Nectar scarab) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Odontomyia hunteri (Soldier fly) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Diatenes aglossoides (An Erebid Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Trichophthalma punctata (Tangle-vein fly) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Agonoscelis rutila (Horehound bug) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Maratus griseus (Jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Siphanta acuta (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Cosmodes elegans (Green Blotched Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Tortricopsis pyroptis (A Concealer moth (Wingia Group)) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Constrictana group constrictana at Higgins, ACT - 16 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Hippotion scrofa (Coprosma Hawk Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Phyllotocus navicularis (Nectar scarab) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Caliroa cerasi (Cherry Slug Sawfly, Pear and Cherry Slug, Pear and Cherry Sawfly) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Mordella sydneyana (Pintail Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Nisotra sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Notoncus capitatus (An epaulet ant) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Eleale pulchra (Clerid beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Poecilohetaerus aquilus (A lauxaniid fly) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Opisthoncus grassator (Jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Cuspicona simplex (Green potato bug) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Lucilia sp. (genus) (A blowfly) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Aethina sp. (genus) (Sap beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Aporocera (Aporocera) cyanipennis (Leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Sapromyza brunneovittata (A lauxid fly) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Hoshihananomia leucosticta (Pintail or Tumbling flower beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Micraspis frenata (Striped Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Sidnia kinbergi (Australian crop mirid) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Megachile (Eutricharaea) serricauda (Leafcutter bee, Megachilid bee) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Ardices canescens (Dark-spotted Tiger Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Yoyetta celis (Silver Princess Cicada) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Mordella sp. (genus) (Pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Diomus notescens (Little two-spotted ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Anthrenus verbasci (Varied or Variegated Carpet Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Phyllotocus rufipennis (Nectar scarab) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Mordella limbata (A pintail beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Lucilia cuprina (Australian sheep blowfly) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Clubionidae (family) (Sac Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Siphanta acuta (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Anisoptera (suborder) (Unidentified dragonfly) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta (Blue Banded Bee) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Stenarella victoriae (An ichneumon parasitic wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Helicoverpa punctigera (Native Budworm) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Helicoverpa (genus) (A bollworm) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Helicoverpa (genus) (A bollworm) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Lixus mastersii (Weevil) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Platybrachys vidua (Eye-patterned Gum Hopper) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Pheidole sp. (genus) (Seed-harvesting ant) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Nematomorpha (phylum) (Horsehair or Gordian worm) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Nov 2023 by AlisonMilton
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Nov 2023 by AlisonMilton
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Nov 2023 by AlisonMilton

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  • 12 Mar 2022 08:31 AM Recorded on
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  • Apple tree, lettuce Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Larvae Breeding behaviour

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