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Iridomyrmex purpureus

Meat Ant at Higgins, ACT

Iridomyrmex purpureus at Higgins, ACT - 15 Jan 2023
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Iridomyrmex purpureus 16 Jan 2023 JonLewis
Unidentified 16 Jan 2023 Trevor

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Trevor wrote:
   16 Jan 2023
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Bethylidae (family) (Bethylid wasp) at Higgins Woodland - 9 Jun 2024 by Untidy
Hardenbergia violacea (False Sarsaparilla) at Higgins, ACT - 14 May 2024 by Untidy
Viola odorata (Sweet Violet, Common Violet) at Higgins Woodland - 4 May 2024 by lbradley
Servaea incana (Hoary Servaea) at Higgins Woodland - 4 May 2024 by AlisonMilton
Fulgoroidea sp. (superfamily) (Unidentified fulgoroid planthopper) at Higgins, ACT - 4 May 2024 by AlisonMilton
Daerlac cephalotes (Ant Mimicking Seedbug) at Higgins Woodland - 4 May 2024 by AlisonMilton
Paropsis aspera (Eucalyptus Tortoise Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 4 May 2024 by AlisonMilton
Panesthia australis (Common wood cockroach) at Higgins Woodland - 4 May 2024 by AlisonMilton
Acari (informal subclass) (Unidentified mite) at Higgins Woodland - 4 May 2024 by AlisonMilton
Fulgoroidea sp. (superfamily) (Unidentified fulgoroid planthopper) at Higgins, ACT - 4 May 2024 by AlisonMilton
Embioptera sp. (order) (Unidentified webspinner) at Higgins, ACT - 4 May 2024 by AlisonMilton
Mutusca brevicornis (A broad-headed bug) at Higgins Woodland - 3 Apr 2024 by Panterranist
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Higgins Woodland - 1 Apr 2024 by AlisonMilton
Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Apr 2024 by AlisonMilton
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Higgins Woodland - 25 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Conocephalus semivittatus (Meadow katydid) at Higgins Woodland - 25 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Cirphula pyrrhocnemis (Variable Cirphula) at Higgins Woodland - 25 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Ctenochares bicolorus (Black-tipped orange ichneumon) at Higgins Woodland - 24 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Higgins Woodland - 21 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Eumerus sp. (genus) (A hoverfly) at Higgins Woodland - 21 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Stenosmylus tenuis (Osmylid lacewing) at Higgins Woodland - 21 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Pectinariophyes stalii (Tube Spittlebug) at Higgins Woodland - 21 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Manorina melanocephala (Noisy Miner) at Higgins Woodland - 17 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Higgins Woodland - 11 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Thyreus caeruleopunctatus (Chequered cuckoo bee) at Higgins Woodland - 9 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Eretmocera (genus) (Scythrididae family) at Higgins Woodland - 6 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Anthela varia (Hairy Mary) at Higgins Woodland - 5 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Ephemeroptera (order) (Unidentified Mayfly) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Higgins Woodland - 28 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Eucalyptus viridis (Green Mallee) at Higgins Woodland - 22 Feb 2024 by MattM
Achyra affinitalis (Cotton Web Spinner) at Higgins Woodland - 17 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Helicoverpa punctigera (Native Budworm) at Higgins Woodland - 17 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Cirphula pyrrhocnemis (Variable Cirphula) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Cassinia longifolia (Shiny Cassinia, Cauliflower Bush) at Higgins Woodland - 13 Feb 2024 by Untidy
Forficula auricularia (European Earwig) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Theridiidae (family) (Comb-footed spider) at Higgins Woodland - 4 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Siphanta acuta (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Higgins Woodland - 4 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Cryptocheilus sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Feb 2024 by Untidy
Eragrostis cilianensis (Stinkgrass) at Higgins Woodland - 30 Jan 2024 by Untidy
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Higgins Woodland - 26 Jan 2024 by Trevor
Alternanthera sp. A Flora of NSW (M. Gray 5187) J. Palmer at Higgins Woodland - 10 Jan 2024 by Untidy
Gea theridioides (An orb weaver spider) at Higgins Woodland - 10 Jan 2024 by Trevor
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Higgins Woodland - 10 Jan 2024 by Trevor
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Jan 2024 by Trevor
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Jan 2024 by Trevor
Callibracon capitator (White Flank Black Braconid Wasp) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Jan 2024 by Trevor
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Higgins Woodland - 7 Jan 2024 by Jillw
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Jan 2024 by Trevor
Phoracantha semipunctata (Common Eucalypt Longicorn) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Jan 2024 by Trevor
Pholodes sinistraria (Sinister or Frilled Bark Moth) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Jan 2024 by Trevor
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Higgins Woodland - 1 Jan 2024 by Untidy
Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Higgins Woodland - 30 Dec 2023 by Untidy
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Higgins Woodland - 30 Dec 2023 by Untidy
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Higgins Woodland - 30 Dec 2023 by Untidy
Fulviella australiana (A mirid bug) at Higgins Woodland - 30 Dec 2023 by Untidy
Chloropidae (family) (Frit fly) at Higgins Woodland - 29 Dec 2023 by Untidy
Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Higgins Woodland - 29 Dec 2023 by Untidy
Chloropidae (family) (Frit fly) at Higgins Woodland - 29 Dec 2023 by Untidy
Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at Higgins Woodland - 24 Dec 2023 by Untidy
Trichophthalma punctata (Tangle-vein fly) at Higgins Woodland - 16 Dec 2023 by Untidy
Runcinia acuminata (Pointy Crab Spider) at Higgins Woodland - 16 Dec 2023 by Untidy
Runcinia acuminata (Pointy Crab Spider) at Higgins Woodland - 16 Dec 2023 by Untidy
Eucharitidae (family) (Unidentified ant-parasite wasp) at Higgins Woodland - 12 Dec 2023 by Untidy
Paropsisterna irina (Irina leaf beetle) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Dec 2023 by Trevor
Armadillidium vulgare (Slater bug, woodlouse, pill bug, roley poley) at Higgins Woodland - 6 Dec 2023 by Trevor
Stenolemus sp. (genus) (Thread-legged assassin bug) at Higgins Woodland - 6 Dec 2023 by Trevor
Amyema cambagei (Sheoak Mistletoe) at Higgins Woodland - 5 Dec 2023 by Untidy
Johnrehnia concisa (A native cockroach) at Higgins Woodland - 3 Dec 2023 by Trevor
Glabridorsum stokesii (A parasitic wasp) at Higgins Woodland - 3 Dec 2023 by Trevor
Clania lewinii (Lewin's case moth) at Higgins Woodland - 3 Dec 2023 by Trevor
Anthomyia vicarians at Higgins Woodland - 2 Dec 2023 by Trevor
Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Higgins Woodland - 27 Nov 2023 by Untidy
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Higgins Woodland - 25 Nov 2023 by Trevor
Chrysididae (family) (Cuckoo wasp or Emerald wasp) at Higgins Woodland - 25 Nov 2023 by Trevor
Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Higgins Woodland - 25 Nov 2023 by Trevor
Megalyra sp. (genus) (Long-tailed wasp) at Higgins Woodland - 25 Nov 2023 by Trevor
Spathulina acroleuca (A seed fly) at Higgins Woodland - 25 Nov 2023 by Untidy
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Higgins Woodland - 24 Nov 2023 by Trevor
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Higgins Woodland - 24 Nov 2023 by Trevor
Heteronyx dimidiatus (Dimidiatus scarab beetle) at Higgins Woodland - 24 Nov 2023 by Trevor
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Higgins Woodland - 24 Nov 2023 by Jillw
Fabriogenia sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at Higgins Woodland - 16 Nov 2023 by AlisonMilton
Chrysididae (family) (Cuckoo wasp or Emerald wasp) at Higgins Woodland - 16 Nov 2023 by AlisonMilton
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Nov 2023 by AlisonMilton
Fabriogenia sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at Higgins Woodland - 16 Nov 2023 by AlisonMilton
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Higgins Woodland - 16 Nov 2023 by AlisonMilton
Isopedella pessleri (A huntsman spider) at Higgins Woodland - 16 Nov 2023 by AlisonMilton
Chrysididae (family) (Cuckoo wasp or Emerald wasp) at Higgins Woodland - 16 Nov 2023 by AlisonMilton
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Nov 2023 by Trevor
Eriococcidae sp. (family) (Unidentified felted scale) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Nov 2023 by Trevor
Ogcodes basalis (A hunch-back fly) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Nov 2023 by Trevor
Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by MattM
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by MattM
Primeuchroeus sp. (genus) (Cuckoo Wasp) at Higgins Woodland - 28 Oct 2023 by Trevor
Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Oct 2023 by Trevor

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  • 15 Jan 2023 12:17 PM Recorded on
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  • Xerochrysum viscosum Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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