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Spiders (Araneae)
Orb-weaving spiders (several families)
Sighting 4508421

Salsa fuliginata

Sooty Orb-weaver at Belconnen, ACT

Salsa fuliginata at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Sep 2023
Salsa fuliginata at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Sep 2023
Salsa fuliginata at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Sep 2023
Salsa fuliginata at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Sep 2023
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Identification history

Salsa fuliginata 10 Sep 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Araneinae (subfamily) 9 Sep 2023 CathB

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Many of these spiders among the flowers of this wattle. These ones looked like female-male pairs

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MichaelMulvaney wrote:
   10 Sep 2023
yes a female and male

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Gynoplistia (Gynoplistia) bella (A crane fly) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB

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Morbora sp. (genus) (Unidentified Morbora shield bug) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB

Morbora sp. (genus)

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Echinochloa crus-galli (Barnyard Grass) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB

Echinochloa crus-galli

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Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB

Ischnura aurora

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Ephydridae sp. (family) (Shore Flies) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB

Ephydridae sp. (family)

CathB
Ephemeroptera (order) (Unidentified Mayfly) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB

Ephemeroptera (order)

CathB
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB

Chironomidae (family)

CathB
Sapromyza sp. (genus) (A lauxaniid fly) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB

Sapromyza sp. (genus)

CathB
Corixidae (family) (Water Boatman) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB

Corixidae (family)

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Latridiidae sp. (family) (Minute brown scavenger beetle) at Cook, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by CathB

Latridiidae sp. (family)

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Ephemeroptera (order) (Unidentified Mayfly) at Cook, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by CathB

Ephemeroptera (order)

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Leptoceridae sp. (family) (Long-horned caddisfly) at Cook, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by CathB

Leptoceridae sp. (family)

CathB
Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by CathB

Ditropidus sp. (genus)

CathB
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Cook, ACT - 3 Apr 2020 by CathB

Austrolestes leda

CathB
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Cook, ACT - 3 Apr 2020 by CathB

Cerdistus sp. (genus)

CathB
Tetragnatha sp. (genus) (Long-jawed spider) at Cook, ACT - 2 Apr 2020 by CathB

Tetragnatha sp. (genus)

CathB
Zygoptera (suborder) (Damselfly) at Cook, ACT - 2 Apr 2020 by CathB

Zygoptera (suborder)

CathB
Bermius brachycerus (A grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 2 Apr 2020 by CathB

Bermius brachycerus

CathB
Dianella sp. aff. longifolia (Benambra) (Pale Flax Lily, Blue Flax Lily) at Cook, ACT - 16 Mar 2020 by CathB

Dianella sp. aff. longifolia (Benambra)

CathB
Eucharitidae (family) (Unidentified ant-parasite wasp) at Cook, ACT - 1 Mar 2020 by CathB

Eucharitidae (family)

CathB
Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Cook, ACT - 25 Feb 2020 by CathB

Glycine tabacina

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Isomoralla eriscota (A concealer moth) at Cook, ACT - 17 Feb 2020 by CathB

Isomoralla eriscota

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Pheidole sp. (genus) (Seed-harvesting ant) at Cook, ACT - 16 Feb 2020 by CathB

Pheidole sp. (genus)

CathB
Rhytidoponera sp. (genus) (Rhytidoponera ant) at Cook, ACT - 16 Feb 2020 by CathB

Rhytidoponera sp. (genus)

CathB
Chlorocoma dichloraria (Guenee's or Double-fringed Emerald) at Cook, ACT - 13 Feb 2020 by CathB

Chlorocoma dichloraria

CathB
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Cook, ACT - 10 Feb 2020 by CathB

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus)

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Meranoplus sp. (genus) (Shield Ant) at Cook, ACT - 10 Feb 2020 by CathB

Meranoplus sp. (genus)

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Rhytidoponera aspera (Greenhead ant) at Cook, ACT - 10 Feb 2020 by CathB

Rhytidoponera aspera

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Rutilia (Donovanius) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Cook, ACT - 10 Feb 2020 by CathB

Rutilia (Donovanius) sp. (genus & subgenus)

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Pheidole sp. (genus) (Seed-harvesting ant) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2020 by CathB

Pheidole sp. (genus)

CathB
Macrobathra chrysotoxa (A cosmet moth) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2020 by CathB

Macrobathra chrysotoxa

CathB
Aglaotilla sp. (genus) (Australian Velvet Ant) at Cook, ACT - 15 Jan 2020 by CathB

Aglaotilla sp. (genus)

CathB
Ancita australis (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at Cook, ACT - 12 Jan 2020 by CathB

Ancita australis

CathB
Acizzia acaciaedecurrentis (Early Green Wattle Psyllid) at Cook, ACT - 12 Jan 2020 by CathB

Acizzia acaciaedecurrentis

CathB
Dianella sp. aff. longifolia (Benambra) (Pale Flax Lily, Blue Flax Lily) at Cook, ACT - 4 Dec 2019 by CathB

Dianella sp. aff. longifolia (Benambra)

CathB
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Cook, ACT - 4 Dec 2019 by CathB

Ecnolagria grandis

CathB
Backobourkia sp. (genus) (An orb weaver) at Cook, ACT - 4 Dec 2019 by CathB

Backobourkia sp. (genus)

CathB
Camponotus nigriceps (Black-headed sugar ant) at Cook, ACT - 4 Dec 2019 by CathB

Camponotus nigriceps

CathB
Celaenia calotoides (Bird-dropping spider) at Cook, ACT - 22 Nov 2019 by CathB

Celaenia calotoides

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Cynosurus echinatus (Rough Dog's Tail Grass) at Cook, ACT - 22 Nov 2019 by CathB

Cynosurus echinatus

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Festuca arundinacea (Tall Fescue) at Cook, ACT - 11 Nov 2019 by CathB

Festuca arundinacea

CathB
Lolium perenne (Perennial Ryegrass) at Cook, ACT - 11 Nov 2019 by CathB

Lolium perenne

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Melophorus perthensis (Field furnace ant) at Cook, ACT - 6 Nov 2019 by CathB

Melophorus perthensis

CathB
Lomandra filiformis subsp. filiformis (Wattle Matrush) at Cook, ACT - 6 Nov 2019 by CathB

Lomandra filiformis subsp. filiformis

CathB
Apolinus lividigaster (Yellow Shouldered Ladybird) at Cook, ACT - 20 Sep 2019 by CathB

Apolinus lividigaster

CathB
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Cook, ACT - 21 Aug 2019 by CathB

Cicadellidae (family)

CathB
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at Cook, ACT - 3 Jul 2019 by CathB

Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth

CathB
Monomorium sp. (genus) (A Monomorium ant) at Cook, ACT - 22 Jun 2019 by CathB

Monomorium sp. (genus)

CathB
Anystidae (family) (Unidentified anystid mite) at Cook, ACT - 6 Jun 2019 by CathB

Anystidae (family)

CathB
Pheidole sp. (genus) (Seed-harvesting ant) at Cook, ACT - 3 May 2019 by CathB

Pheidole sp. (genus)

CathB
Myrmecia pyriformis (A Bull ant) at Cook, ACT - 23 Apr 2019 by CathB

Myrmecia pyriformis

CathB
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Cook, ACT - 23 Apr 2019 by CathB

Camponotus suffusus

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Polyrhachis ornata (Ornate spiny ant) at Cook, ACT - 20 Apr 2019 by CathB

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CathB
Myrmecia piliventris (Golden tail bull ant) at Cook, ACT - 18 Apr 2019 by CathB

Myrmecia piliventris

CathB
Polyrhachis ornata (Ornate spiny ant) at Mount Painter - 15 Apr 2019 by CathB

Polyrhachis ornata

CathB
Sphallomorpha sp. (genus) (Unidentified Sphallomorpha ground beetle) at Cook, ACT - 9 Mar 2019 by CathB

Sphallomorpha sp. (genus)

CathB
Eucharitidae (family) (Unidentified ant-parasite wasp) at Cook, ACT - 22 Feb 2019 by CathB

Eucharitidae (family)

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Eucharitidae (family) (Unidentified ant-parasite wasp) at Cook, ACT - 22 Feb 2019 by CathB

Eucharitidae (family)

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Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at Cook, ACT - 21 Feb 2019 by CathB

Rhinotia sp. (genus)

CathB
Nymphes myrmeleonoides (Blue eyes lacewing) at Cook, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by CathB

Nymphes myrmeleonoides

CathB
Euphorbia dallachyana (Mat Spurge, Caustic Weed) at Cook, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by CathB

Euphorbia dallachyana

CathB
Cheilanthes sieberi (Rock Fern) at Cook, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by CathB

Cheilanthes sieberi

CathB
Einadia nutans subsp. nutans (Climbing Saltbush) at Cook, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by CathB

Einadia nutans subsp. nutans

CathB
Monolepta juno at Cook, ACT - 1 Feb 2019 by CathB

Monolepta juno

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Endotricha pyrosalis (A Pyralid moth) at Cook, ACT - 27 Jan 2019 by CathB

Endotricha pyrosalis

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Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Cook, ACT - 27 Jan 2019 by CathB

Glycine clandestina

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Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Cook, ACT - 27 Jan 2019 by CathB

Araneinae (subfamily)

CathB
Dianella sp. aff. longifolia (Benambra) (Pale Flax Lily, Blue Flax Lily) at Cook, ACT - 26 Jan 2019 by CathB

Dianella sp. aff. longifolia (Benambra)

CathB
Myrmecia simillima (A Bull Ant) at Cook, ACT - 26 Jan 2019 by CathB

Myrmecia simillima

CathB
Bothriochloa macra (Red Grass, Red-leg Grass) at Dunlop, ACT - 25 Jan 2019 by CathB

Bothriochloa macra

CathB
Lysimachia arvensis (Scarlet Pimpernel) at Dunlop, ACT - 25 Jan 2019 by CathB

Lysimachia arvensis

CathB
Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Cook, ACT - 25 Jan 2019 by CathB

Dicranolaius bellulus

CathB
Panicum effusum (Hairy Panic Grass) at Cook, ACT - 21 Jan 2019 by CathB

Panicum effusum

CathB
Adoxia benallae (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 21 Jan 2019 by CathB

Adoxia benallae

CathB
Amphibromus sp. (Swamp Wallaby Grass) at Cook, ACT - 21 Jan 2019 by CathB

Amphibromus sp.

CathB
Vittadinia cuneata var. cuneata (Fuzzy New Holland Daisy) at Cook, ACT - 17 Jan 2019 by CathB

Vittadinia cuneata var. cuneata

CathB
Pergidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Cook, ACT - 12 Jan 2019 by CathB

Pergidae sp. (family)

CathB
Mentha diemenica (Wild Mint, Slender Mint) at Cook, ACT - 10 Jan 2019 by CathB

Mentha diemenica

CathB
Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Cook, ACT - 31 Dec 2018 by CathB

Carex appressa

CathB
Sorghum leiocladum (Wild Sorghum) at Cook, ACT - 31 Dec 2018 by CathB

Sorghum leiocladum

CathB
Aristida ramosa (Purple Wire Grass) at Cook, ACT - 29 Dec 2018 by CathB

Aristida ramosa

CathB
Meranoplus sp. (genus) (Shield Ant) at Cook, ACT - 27 Dec 2018 by CathB

Meranoplus sp. (genus)

CathB
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by CathB

Helpis minitabunda

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Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2018 by CathB

Tiphiidae (family)

CathB
Faveria tritalis (Couchgrass Webworm) at Cook, ACT - 12 Nov 2018 by CathB

Faveria tritalis

CathB
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jul 2018 by CathB

Gonipterus sp. (genus)

CathB
Deliochus sp. (genus) (A leaf curling spider) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jul 2018 by CathB

Deliochus sp. (genus)

CathB
Lycosidae (family) (Unidentified wolf spider) at Cook, ACT - 1 Apr 2018 by CathB

Lycosidae (family)

CathB
Platybrachys sp. (genus) (A gum hopper) at Cook, ACT - 25 Mar 2018 by CathB

Platybrachys sp. (genus)

CathB
Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at Cook, ACT - 25 Mar 2018 by CathB

Cyperus eragrostis

CathB
Pycnobraconoides sp. (genus) (A Braconid wasp) at Cook, ACT - 24 Mar 2018 by CathB

Pycnobraconoides sp. (genus)

CathB
Cebysa leucotelus (Australian Bagmoth) at Cook, ACT - 24 Mar 2018 by CathB

Cebysa leucotelus

CathB
Servaea sp. (genus) (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 24 Mar 2018 by CathB

Servaea sp. (genus)

CathB
Lauxaniidae (family) (Unidentified lauxaniid fly) at Cook, ACT - 24 Mar 2018 by CathB

Lauxaniidae (family)

CathB
Euryopis splendens (Splendid tick spider) at Cook, ACT - 24 Mar 2018 by CathB

Euryopis splendens

CathB
Dasygnathus sp. (genus) (Rhinoceros beetle) at Cook, ACT - 7 Mar 2018 by CathB

Dasygnathus sp. (genus)

CathB
Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Cook, ACT - 3 Feb 2018 by CathB

Formicidae (family)

CathB
Argiope trifasciata (Banded orb weaver) at Cook, ACT - 1 Feb 2018 by CathB

Argiope trifasciata

CathB
Diptera (order) (Fly - Unidentified) at Cook, ACT - 1 Feb 2018 by CathB

Diptera (order)

CathB
Ephemeroptera (order) (Unidentified Mayfly) at Cook, ACT - 31 Jan 2018 by CathB

Ephemeroptera (order)

CathB
Gynoplistia (Gynoplistia) bella (A crane fly) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB
Morbora sp. (genus) (Unidentified Morbora shield bug) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB
Echinochloa crus-galli (Barnyard Grass) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB
Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB
Ephydridae sp. (family) (Shore Flies) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB
Ephemeroptera (order) (Unidentified Mayfly) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB
Sapromyza sp. (genus) (A lauxaniid fly) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB
Corixidae (family) (Water Boatman) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by CathB
Latridiidae sp. (family) (Minute brown scavenger beetle) at Cook, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by CathB
Ephemeroptera (order) (Unidentified Mayfly) at Cook, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by CathB
Leptoceridae sp. (family) (Long-horned caddisfly) at Cook, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by CathB
Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by CathB
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Cook, ACT - 3 Apr 2020 by CathB
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Cook, ACT - 3 Apr 2020 by CathB
Tetragnatha sp. (genus) (Long-jawed spider) at Cook, ACT - 2 Apr 2020 by CathB
Zygoptera (suborder) (Damselfly) at Cook, ACT - 2 Apr 2020 by CathB
Bermius brachycerus (A grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 2 Apr 2020 by CathB
Dianella sp. aff. longifolia (Benambra) (Pale Flax Lily, Blue Flax Lily) at Cook, ACT - 16 Mar 2020 by CathB
Eucharitidae (family) (Unidentified ant-parasite wasp) at Cook, ACT - 1 Mar 2020 by CathB
Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Cook, ACT - 25 Feb 2020 by CathB
Isomoralla eriscota (A concealer moth) at Cook, ACT - 17 Feb 2020 by CathB
Pheidole sp. (genus) (Seed-harvesting ant) at Cook, ACT - 16 Feb 2020 by CathB
Rhytidoponera sp. (genus) (Rhytidoponera ant) at Cook, ACT - 16 Feb 2020 by CathB
Chlorocoma dichloraria (Guenee's or Double-fringed Emerald) at Cook, ACT - 13 Feb 2020 by CathB
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Cook, ACT - 10 Feb 2020 by CathB
Meranoplus sp. (genus) (Shield Ant) at Cook, ACT - 10 Feb 2020 by CathB
Rhytidoponera aspera (Greenhead ant) at Cook, ACT - 10 Feb 2020 by CathB
Rutilia (Donovanius) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Cook, ACT - 10 Feb 2020 by CathB
Pheidole sp. (genus) (Seed-harvesting ant) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2020 by CathB
Macrobathra chrysotoxa (A cosmet moth) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2020 by CathB
Aglaotilla sp. (genus) (Australian Velvet Ant) at Cook, ACT - 15 Jan 2020 by CathB
Ancita australis (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at Cook, ACT - 12 Jan 2020 by CathB
Acizzia acaciaedecurrentis (Early Green Wattle Psyllid) at Cook, ACT - 12 Jan 2020 by CathB
Dianella sp. aff. longifolia (Benambra) (Pale Flax Lily, Blue Flax Lily) at Cook, ACT - 4 Dec 2019 by CathB
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Cook, ACT - 4 Dec 2019 by CathB
Backobourkia sp. (genus) (An orb weaver) at Cook, ACT - 4 Dec 2019 by CathB
Camponotus nigriceps (Black-headed sugar ant) at Cook, ACT - 4 Dec 2019 by CathB
Celaenia calotoides (Bird-dropping spider) at Cook, ACT - 22 Nov 2019 by CathB
Cynosurus echinatus (Rough Dog's Tail Grass) at Cook, ACT - 22 Nov 2019 by CathB
Festuca arundinacea (Tall Fescue) at Cook, ACT - 11 Nov 2019 by CathB
Lolium perenne (Perennial Ryegrass) at Cook, ACT - 11 Nov 2019 by CathB
Melophorus perthensis (Field furnace ant) at Cook, ACT - 6 Nov 2019 by CathB
Lomandra filiformis subsp. filiformis (Wattle Matrush) at Cook, ACT - 6 Nov 2019 by CathB
Apolinus lividigaster (Yellow Shouldered Ladybird) at Cook, ACT - 20 Sep 2019 by CathB
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Cook, ACT - 21 Aug 2019 by CathB
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at Cook, ACT - 3 Jul 2019 by CathB
Monomorium sp. (genus) (A Monomorium ant) at Cook, ACT - 22 Jun 2019 by CathB
Anystidae (family) (Unidentified anystid mite) at Cook, ACT - 6 Jun 2019 by CathB
Pheidole sp. (genus) (Seed-harvesting ant) at Cook, ACT - 3 May 2019 by CathB
Myrmecia pyriformis (A Bull ant) at Cook, ACT - 23 Apr 2019 by CathB
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Cook, ACT - 23 Apr 2019 by CathB
Polyrhachis ornata (Ornate spiny ant) at Cook, ACT - 20 Apr 2019 by CathB
Myrmecia piliventris (Golden tail bull ant) at Cook, ACT - 18 Apr 2019 by CathB
Polyrhachis ornata (Ornate spiny ant) at Mount Painter - 15 Apr 2019 by CathB
Sphallomorpha sp. (genus) (Unidentified Sphallomorpha ground beetle) at Cook, ACT - 9 Mar 2019 by CathB
Eucharitidae (family) (Unidentified ant-parasite wasp) at Cook, ACT - 22 Feb 2019 by CathB
Eucharitidae (family) (Unidentified ant-parasite wasp) at Cook, ACT - 22 Feb 2019 by CathB
Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at Cook, ACT - 21 Feb 2019 by CathB
Nymphes myrmeleonoides (Blue eyes lacewing) at Cook, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by CathB
Euphorbia dallachyana (Mat Spurge, Caustic Weed) at Cook, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by CathB
Cheilanthes sieberi (Rock Fern) at Cook, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by CathB
Einadia nutans subsp. nutans (Climbing Saltbush) at Cook, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by CathB
Monolepta juno at Cook, ACT - 1 Feb 2019 by CathB
Endotricha pyrosalis (A Pyralid moth) at Cook, ACT - 27 Jan 2019 by CathB
Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Cook, ACT - 27 Jan 2019 by CathB
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Cook, ACT - 27 Jan 2019 by CathB
Dianella sp. aff. longifolia (Benambra) (Pale Flax Lily, Blue Flax Lily) at Cook, ACT - 26 Jan 2019 by CathB
Myrmecia simillima (A Bull Ant) at Cook, ACT - 26 Jan 2019 by CathB
Bothriochloa macra (Red Grass, Red-leg Grass) at Dunlop, ACT - 25 Jan 2019 by CathB
Lysimachia arvensis (Scarlet Pimpernel) at Dunlop, ACT - 25 Jan 2019 by CathB
Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Cook, ACT - 25 Jan 2019 by CathB
Panicum effusum (Hairy Panic Grass) at Cook, ACT - 21 Jan 2019 by CathB
Adoxia benallae (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 21 Jan 2019 by CathB
Amphibromus sp. (Swamp Wallaby Grass) at Cook, ACT - 21 Jan 2019 by CathB
Vittadinia cuneata var. cuneata (Fuzzy New Holland Daisy) at Cook, ACT - 17 Jan 2019 by CathB
Pergidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Cook, ACT - 12 Jan 2019 by CathB
Mentha diemenica (Wild Mint, Slender Mint) at Cook, ACT - 10 Jan 2019 by CathB
Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Cook, ACT - 31 Dec 2018 by CathB
Sorghum leiocladum (Wild Sorghum) at Cook, ACT - 31 Dec 2018 by CathB
Aristida ramosa (Purple Wire Grass) at Cook, ACT - 29 Dec 2018 by CathB
Meranoplus sp. (genus) (Shield Ant) at Cook, ACT - 27 Dec 2018 by CathB
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by CathB
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2018 by CathB
Faveria tritalis (Couchgrass Webworm) at Cook, ACT - 12 Nov 2018 by CathB
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jul 2018 by CathB
Deliochus sp. (genus) (A leaf curling spider) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jul 2018 by CathB
Lycosidae (family) (Unidentified wolf spider) at Cook, ACT - 1 Apr 2018 by CathB
Platybrachys sp. (genus) (A gum hopper) at Cook, ACT - 25 Mar 2018 by CathB
Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at Cook, ACT - 25 Mar 2018 by CathB
Pycnobraconoides sp. (genus) (A Braconid wasp) at Cook, ACT - 24 Mar 2018 by CathB
Cebysa leucotelus (Australian Bagmoth) at Cook, ACT - 24 Mar 2018 by CathB
Servaea sp. (genus) (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 24 Mar 2018 by CathB
Lauxaniidae (family) (Unidentified lauxaniid fly) at Cook, ACT - 24 Mar 2018 by CathB
Euryopis splendens (Splendid tick spider) at Cook, ACT - 24 Mar 2018 by CathB
Dasygnathus sp. (genus) (Rhinoceros beetle) at Cook, ACT - 7 Mar 2018 by CathB
Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Cook, ACT - 3 Feb 2018 by CathB
Argiope trifasciata (Banded orb weaver) at Cook, ACT - 1 Feb 2018 by CathB
Diptera (order) (Fly - Unidentified) at Cook, ACT - 1 Feb 2018 by CathB
Ephemeroptera (order) (Unidentified Mayfly) at Cook, ACT - 31 Jan 2018 by CathB

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 7 Sep 2023 04:16 PM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

Species information

  • Salsa fuliginata Scientific name
  • Sooty Orb-weaver Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 1581m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • External link More information

  • Synonyms

    Cyclosa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver)

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