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Orcus bilunulatus

Ladybird beetle at Murrumbateman, NSW

Orcus bilunulatus at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Apr 2022
Orcus bilunulatus at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Apr 2022
Orcus bilunulatus at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Apr 2022
Orcus bilunulatus at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Apr 2022
Orcus bilunulatus at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Apr 2022
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Identification history

Orcus bilunulatus 8 Apr 2022 Amata
Orcus bilunulatus 7 Apr 2022 SimoneC

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Lots of O. bilunulatus on a Casuarina very badly infested with scale/sooty mould, a few O. australasiae were also present and a photo including both is included to show comparative size. The larvae were also very numerous so I assume they are also O. bilunulatus

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RogerF wrote:
   8 Apr 2022
Good to see natural biological control in action

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Cordulephya pygmaea (Common Shutwing) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 22 Apr 2024 by SimoneC
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Apr 2024 by SimoneC
Hippotion celerio (Vine Hawk Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Mar 2024 by SimoneC
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Carlia tetradactyla (Southern Rainbow Skink) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Mar 2024 by SimoneC
Depressa albicosta (A lauxid fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Mar 2024 by SimoneC
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Mar 2024 by SimoneC
Ptomaphila lacrymosa (Carrion Beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Mar 2024 by SimoneC
Hylaeus perrufus at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Mar 2024 by SimoneC
Belenois java (Caper White) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Mar 2024 by SimoneC
Achyra affinitalis (Cotton Web Spinner) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Mar 2024 by SimoneC
Nimbopsocus sp. (genus) (A plant louse) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 25 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Delias aganippe (Spotted Jezebel) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 25 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Leptocoris mitellatus (Leptocoris bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 25 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Hylaeus (Euprosopoides) rotundiceps (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 20 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Perga sp. (genus) (Sawfly or Spitfire) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 20 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Ipanica cornigera (owlet moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Parasola sp. (genus) (An Inkcap) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Crinia parinsignifera (Plains Froglet) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Sumpigaster sp. (genus) (A bristle fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Prionyx sp. (genus) (Giant Thread-waisted Wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 21 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Aporocera (Aporocera) erosa (A leaf beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Amphylaeus (Agogenohylaeus) obscuriceps at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Leucospis sp. (genus) (Leucospid wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 17 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Crinia parinsignifera (Plains Froglet) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 17 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Castiarina nasuta (A jewel beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Kapunda troughtoni (Shield bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Lissopimpla excelsa (Orchid dupe wasp, Dusky-winged Ichneumonid) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 19 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Nematocera sp. (suborder) (Unidentified 'nematoceran' fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 21 Oct 2023 by SimoneC
Phlogistus sp. (genus) (Clerid beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 19 Oct 2023 by SimoneC
Eleale aspera (Clerid beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 19 Oct 2023 by SimoneC
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) bicingulatum (Halictid Bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 19 Oct 2023 by SimoneC
Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 19 Oct 2023 by SimoneC
Cetratus rubropunctatus (Long green crab spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Oct 2023 by SimoneC
Dasybasis sp. (genus) (A march fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Oct 2023 by SimoneC
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Oct 2023 by SimoneC
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Oct 2023 by SimoneC
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Oct 2023 by SimoneC
Belenois java (Caper White) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Sep 2023 by SimoneC
Megachile (Hackeriapis) oblonga (A Megachild bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 22 Sep 2023 by SimoneC
Sphenella ruficeps (primitive crane fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Sep 2023 by SimoneC
Elateridae sp. (family) (Unidentified click beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 11 Sep 2023 by SimoneC
Delias aganippe (Spotted Jezebel) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 May 2023 by SimoneC
Ramaria capitata var. capitata (Pale cauliflower coral) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 14 May 2023 by SimoneC
Maratus griseus (Jumping spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 12 May 2023 by SimoneC
Melanina sp. (genus) (Lauxaniid fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 12 May 2023 by SimoneC
Brachymeria sp. (genus) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 11 May 2023 by SimoneC
Chalcidoidea (superfamily) (A gall wasp or Chalcid wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 11 May 2023 by SimoneC
Orthodera ministralis (Green Mantid) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 May 2023 by SimoneC
Agathidinae sp. (subfamily) (Agathid wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 11 Apr 2023 by SimoneC
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Apr 2023 by SimoneC
Glyphipterix cyanochalca (A sedge moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Apr 2023 by SimoneC
Mictis profana (Crusader Bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Apr 2023 by SimoneC
Hyleoides concinna (Wasp-mimic bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Apr 2023 by SimoneC
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 31 Mar 2023 by SimoneC
Delta bicinctum (Potter wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Mar 2023 by SimoneC
Balaana sp. (genus) (Bee Fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 12 Mar 2023 by SimoneC
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Mar 2023 by SimoneC
Sphex sp. (genus) (Unidentified Sphex digger wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 8 Mar 2023 by SimoneC
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 2 Mar 2023 by SimoneC
Megachile (Eutricharaea) maculariformis (Gold-tipped leafcutter bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Euribia solstitialis (Nodding Thistle Gall Fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Sciomyzidae sp. (family) (A marsh fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Oncocoris geniculatus (A shield bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Cuspicona thoracica (Shield bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Ocirrhoe unimaculata (Green Stink Bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Hylaeus (Gnathoprosopis) euxanthus (Plasterer bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Eupolemus angularis (Acanthosomatid bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 25 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Tingidae sp. (family) (Lace bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 25 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Aporocera (Aporocera) consors (A leaf beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 24 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 24 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Cerceris sp. (genus) (Unidentified Cerceris wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 21 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Chondropyga dorsalis (Cowboy beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 20 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Hoshihananomia leucosticta (Pintail or Tumbling flower beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 14 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Zygometis xanthogaster (Crab spider or Flower spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Ledromorpha planirostris (A leafhopper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Delias aganippe (Spotted Jezebel) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Dec 2022 by SimoneC
Cylindromyia sp. (genus) (Bristle fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Dec 2022 by SimoneC
Heteropsilopus sp. (genus) (A long legged fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Tortricopsis uncinella (A concealer moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Dolopus rubrithorax (Large Brown Robber Fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Dasypodia selenophora (Southern old lady moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 24 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Ischnotoma (Ischnotoma) eburnea (A Crane Fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Arsipoda laeviceps (a red-legged flea beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Dindymus versicolor (Harlequin Bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Peltoschema tetraspilota (Leaf beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Nov 2022 by SimoneC

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  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 7 Apr 2022 04:09 PM Recorded on
  • SimoneC Recorded by

Additional information

  • Casuarina cunninghamiana Associated plant
  • Scale and a few Orcus australasiae Associated Insect
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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