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Staphylinidae (family)

Rove beetle at Acton, ACT

Staphylinidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 1 May 2022
Staphylinidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 1 May 2022
Staphylinidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 1 May 2022
Staphylinidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 1 May 2022
Staphylinidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 1 May 2022
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Identification history

Staphylinidae (family) 2 May 2022 Amata
Staphylinidae (family) 2 May 2022 TimL

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The first image shows the Rove beetle feigning death when it was initially disturbed whilst foraging through the leaf litter. Part of its front right leg was missing.

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Nearby sightings

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Idolothrips spectrum (Giant thrips) at ANBG - 14 Apr 2024 by TimL
Glyphipterix chrysoplanetis (A Sedge Moth) at ANBG - 14 Mar 2024 by HelenCross
Thereutria amaraca (Spine-legged Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 30 Dec 2022 by YellowButton
Cixiidae sp. (family) (Cixiid planthopper) at Acton, ACT - 29 Oct 2022 by TimL
Aethina sp. (genus) (Sap beetle) at Acton, ACT - 12 Oct 2022 by TimL
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by TimL
Crepidomenus fulgidus (Click beetle) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by TimL
Gonipterus pulverulentus (Eucalyptus weevil) at Acton, ACT - 7 Aug 2022 by TimL
Gonipterus pulverulentus (Eucalyptus weevil) at Acton, ACT - 7 Aug 2022 by TimL
Gonipterus pulverulentus (Eucalyptus weevil) at Acton, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by TimL
Gonipterus pulverulentus (Eucalyptus weevil) at Acton, ACT - 26 Jun 2022 by TimL
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jun 2022 by TimL
Entomophthoraceae (family) (An entomopathogenic (insect killing) fungus) at Acton, ACT - 27 May 2022 by TimL
Myrmecia simillima (A Bull Ant) at Acton, ACT - 20 May 2022 by TimL
Chelaner kiliani (Kilian's ant) at Acton, ACT - 13 May 2022 by TimL
Gonipterus pulverulentus (Eucalyptus weevil) at Acton, ACT - 1 May 2022 by TimL
Ditropidus pulchellus (Leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Lophyrotoma interrupta (Cattle Poisoning Sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 21 Mar 2022 by TimL
Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Acton, ACT - 18 Feb 2022 by TimL
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by Christine
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2022 by TimL
Leptotarsus (Leptotarsus) clavatus (A crane fly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Jan 2022 by TimL
Odontomyia decipiens (Green Soldier Fly) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jan 2022 by TimL
Eurymeloides bicincta (Gumtree hopper) at Acton, ACT - 31 Dec 2021 by TimL
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 31 Dec 2021 by TimL
Trachymela sp. (genus) (Brown button beetle) at Acton, ACT - 12 Dec 2021 by TimL
Paropsisterna decolorata (A Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 12 Dec 2021 by TimL
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by TimL
Milichiidae (family) (Freeloader fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Nov 2021 by TimL
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2021 by TimL
Passiflora cinnabarina (Red Passionflower) at Acton, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by TimL
Calolampra sp. (genus) (Bark cockroach) at Acton, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by TimL
Monophlebulus sp. (genus) (Giant Snowball Mealybug) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jun 2021 by TimL
Pergagrapta bella (A sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 9 May 2021 by TimL
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2021 by TimL
Orthodera ministralis (Green Mantid) at Acton, ACT - 25 Apr 2021 by TimL
Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Acton, ACT - 18 Apr 2021 by TimL
Myrmarachne luctuosa (Polyrachis Ant Mimic Spider) at Acton, ACT - 18 Apr 2021 by TimL
Euryopis umbilicata (Striped tick spider) at Acton, ACT - 18 Apr 2021 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 9 Apr 2021 by TimL
Cryptobothrus chrysophorus (Golden Bandwing) at Acton, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL
Araneus ginninderranus (Dondale's Orb-weaver) at Acton, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL
Ancita sp. (genus) (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 30 Mar 2021 by TimL
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 30 Mar 2021 by TimL
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Acton, ACT - 28 Mar 2021 by TimL
Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 26 Mar 2021 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 21 Mar 2021 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 14 Mar 2021 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 28 Feb 2021 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 26 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
Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2021 by TimL
Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jan 2021 by TimL
Odontomyia decipiens (Green Soldier Fly) at Acton, ACT - 1 Jan 2021 by TimL
Cicadettini sp. (tribe) (Cicada) at Acton, ACT - 1 Jan 2021 by TimL
Pergagrapta polita (Sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 1 Jan 2021 by TimL
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by TimL
Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by TimL
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by TimL
Ptomaphila lacrymosa (Carrion Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by MattFox
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by Tapirlord
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 15 Dec 2020 by TimL
Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2020 by TimL
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Acton, ACT - 11 Dec 2020 by TimL
Pauropsalta mneme (Alarm Clock Squawker) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by TimL
Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by TimL
Thysanoptera (order) (Thrips) at Acton, ACT - 18 Sep 2020 by TimL
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 18 Sep 2020 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 1 Sep 2020 by TimL
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by Alison Milton
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Acton, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by Alison Milton
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
Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Acton, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by Alison Milton
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Acton, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by Alison Milton
Euryopis sp. (genus) (An ant eating spider) at Acton, ACT - 14 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
Daphoenositta chrysoptera (Varied Sittella) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jul 2020 by HelenCross
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jul 2020 by TimL
zz bolete at Acton, ACT - 24 Jun 2020 by Tim L
Bibionomorpha (infraorder) (Unidentified Gnat, Gall Midge or March Fly) at Acton, ACT - 24 May 2020 by TimL
Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Acton, ACT - 13 Mar 2020 by AlisonMilton
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Acton, ACT - 29 Feb 2020 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 14 Jan 2020 by TimL
Neoscleropogon sp. (genus) (Robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 22 Nov 2019 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 20 Nov 2019 by TimL
Rutilia (Donovanius) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Acton, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by TimL
Myrmecia pyriformis (A Bull ant) at Acton, ACT - 5 Nov 2019 by TimL
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 24 Oct 2019 by RodDeb
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 24 Oct 2019 by RodDeb
Podomyrma gratiosa (Muscleman tree ant) at Acton, ACT - 22 Oct 2019 by TimL
Chalcopteroides columbinus (Rainbow darkling beetle) at Acton, ACT - 24 Sep 2019 by TimL
Diemenia rubromarginata (Pink-margined bug) at Acton, ACT - 12 Sep 2019 by TimL
Enicospilus sp. (genus) (An ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 16 Aug 2019 by TimL
Limoniidae (family) (Unknown Limoniid Crane Fly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Aug 2019 by TimL
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 16 Aug 2019 by TimL

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 1 May 2022 10:27 AM Recorded on
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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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