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Zosteria sp. (genus)

Common brown robber fly at O'Connor, ACT

Zosteria sp. (genus) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Zosteria sp. (genus) 7 Jan 2023 GregD
Unidentified 7 Jan 2023 ConBoekel

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I have ticked pollinator. I saw several attempted predation attempts using the flower head as a starting point. Note that there are no pollen grains adhering.

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Doratifera quadriguttata (Four-spotted Cup Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 24 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 24 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Calliphora stygia (Brown blowfly or Brown bomber) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Platycoris rotundatus (A shield bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Culicidae (family) (A mosquito) at O'Connor, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at O'Connor, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Nymphes myrmeleonoides (Blue eyes lacewing) at O'Connor, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Chondrilla juncea (Skeleton Weed) at O'Connor, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at O'Connor, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at O'Connor, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Polysoma eumetalla (Lizard Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Ceraon sp. (genus) (2-horned tree hopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at O'Connor, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at O'Connor, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Calomela juncta (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Coleotichus costatus (Green shield-backed bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Calomela parilis (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 13 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Calomela juncta (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 13 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Endotricha pyrosalis (A Pyralid moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 13 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at O'Connor, ACT - 12 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Billardiera heterophylla (Western Australian Bluebell Creeper) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Ancita marginicollis (A longhorn beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Adoxia benallae (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Rayieria acaciae (Acacia-spotting bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Calomela juncta (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Ellipsidion humerale (Common Ellipsidion) at O'Connor, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Euops sp. (genus) (A leaf-rolling weevil) at O'Connor, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Exorista sp. (genus) (A Bristle Fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at O'Connor, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Epermenia exilis (Shark Moth (family Epermeniidae)) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Aedes sp. (genus) (Mosquito) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Theridion pyramidale (Tangle-web spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Calliphora vicina (European bluebottle) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Parapalaeosepsis plebeia (Ant fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Calliphora augur (Lesser brown or Blue-bodied blowfly) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Deliochus sp. (genus) (A leaf curling spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Doratifera quadriguttata (Four-spotted Cup Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 25 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Thynninae (subfamily) (Smooth flower wasp) at O'Connor, ACT - 25 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Ledromorpha planirostris (A leafhopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 25 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Cryptachaea veruculata (Diamondback comb-footed spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 25 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Theseus modestus (Gum tree shield bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 25 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Rayieria acaciae (Acacia-spotting bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 25 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at O'Connor, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Isomoralla eriscota (A concealer moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Peltoschema oceanica (Oceanica leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Adoxia benallae (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Calomela juncta (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Eumolpinae (subfamily) (Unidentified Eumolpinae Leaf-beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Rayieria acaciae (Acacia-spotting bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Titinia tenuis (Titinia weevil) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Tachinidae (family) (Unidentified Bristle fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Galanga labeculata (Double-spotted cicada) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Isomoralla eriscota (A concealer moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Eurymeloides sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus leafhopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Ancita sp. (genus) (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Monolepta froggatti (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Calomela juncta (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at O'Connor, ACT - 19 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Chrysopidae (family) (Unidentified Green lacewing) at O'Connor, ACT - 19 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Castiarina sexplagiata (Jewel beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Chrysopidae (family) (Unidentified Green lacewing) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Monolepta froggatti (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Plebs eburnus (Eastern bush orb-weaver) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Scieropepla polyxesta (A Gelechioid moth (Xyloryctidae)) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Endotricha pyrosalis (A Pyralid moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Oncocoris geniculatus (A shield bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Novakiella trituberculosa (Common Novakiella) at O'Connor, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Dictyotus caenosus (Brown Shield Bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Mutusca brevicornis (A broad-headed bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Conocephalomima barameda (False Meadow Katydid, Barameda) at O'Connor, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Monolepta froggatti (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Rayieria acaciae (Acacia-spotting bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Galerucini sp. (tribe) (A galerucine leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Eucalyptus insect gall at O'Connor, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Dolophones turrigera (Turret spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Peltoschema oceanica (Oceanica leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Monolepta froggatti (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Mythimna (Pseudaletia) convecta (Common Armyworm) at O'Connor, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 6 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Myrmecia piliventris (Golden tail bull ant) at O'Connor, ACT - 6 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Eurymelinae (subfamily) (Unidentified eurymeline leafhopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 6 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Servaea incana (Hoary Servaea) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Badumna sp. (genus) (Lattice-web spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Olbonoma triptycha (Chezela Group) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel

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  • 2 Abundance
  • 5 Jan 2023 01:55 PM Recorded on
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Additional information

  • Cassinnia longifolia Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Waiting for prey to capture Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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