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Zosteria sp. (genus)

Common brown robber fly at Hughes Grassy Woodland

Zosteria sp. (genus) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 15 Dec 2023
Zosteria sp. (genus) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 15 Dec 2023
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Identification history

Zosteria sp. (genus) 4 Jul 2024 GregD
Unidentified 16 Dec 2023 LisaH

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Native wins the battle over introduced . . . also - what are the mechanics of flying with prey almost as big as them?

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Nearby sightings

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Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek - 12 Jan 2024 by LisaH
Isotoma fluviatilis subsp. australis (Swamp Isotome) at Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek - 1 Jan 2024 by KL
Culladia cuneiferellus (Crambinae moth) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 28 Dec 2023 by LisaH
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at GG100 - 30 Nov 2023 by LisaH
Tortricopsis uncinella (A concealer moth) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Oct 2023 by LisaH
Taxeotis stereospila (Taxeotis stereospila) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Oct 2023 by LisaH
Helicoverpa punctigera (Native Budworm) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Oct 2023 by LisaH
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Deakin, ACT - 19 Jan 2023 by KL
Dieuches sp. (genus) (Black and White Seed Bug) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Oct 2022 by LisaH
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Oct 2022 by LisaH
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Oct 2022 by LisaH
Lauxaniidae (family) (Unidentified lauxaniid fly) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Oct 2022 by LisaH
Olearia lirata (Snowy Daisybush) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Aug 2022 by KL
Eucalyptus sideroxylon (Mugga Ironbark) at Hughes, ACT - 9 May 2022 by Tapirlord
Megastigmus sp. (genus) (Parasitic wasp) at Deakin, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by LisaH
Phauloplana illuta (A concealer moth) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by LisaH
Lecithocera terrigena (Lecithocera terrigena) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by LisaH
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by LisaH
Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Oct 2021 by Tapirlord
Leionema sp. at Hughes, ACT - 28 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord
Dodonaea viscosa subsp. spatulata (Broad-leaved Hop Bush) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord
Haloragis heterophylla (Variable Raspwort) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Jul 2021 by AlisonMilton
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by JackyF
Calvatia cyathiformis at Deakin, ACT - 25 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Cruria donowani (Crow or Donovan's Day Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Wahlenbergia multicaulis (Tadgell's Bluebell) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Jan 2021 by LisaH
Glenoleon sp. (genus) (Antlion lacewing) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Jan 2021 by LisaH
Pseudoperga sp. (genus) (Sawfly, Spitfire) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Utetheisa (genus) (A tiger moth) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Lepidoptera unclassified ADULT moth (Unidentified - Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Cassinia longifolia (Shiny Cassinia, Cauliflower Bush) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Scaptia sp. (genus) (March fly) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Porrostoma sp. (genus) (Lycid, Net-winged beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Bursaria spinosa subsp. lasiophylla (Australian Blackthorn) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Eleocharis acuta (Common Spike-rush) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Cyperus sanguinolentus (A Sedge) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Nov 2020 by TomT
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by KL
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Nov 2020 by KL
Storosa obscura (Dark Storosa) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Nov 2020 by Tapirlord
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Lentinus arcularius (Fringed Polypore) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Wahlenbergia multicaulis (Tadgell's Bluebell) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Cotula australis (Common Cotula, Carrot Weed) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Daviesia mimosoides (Bitter Pea) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Hughes, ACT - 24 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum (Jersey Cudweed) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Lomandra longifolia (Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Honey Reed) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Hughes, ACT - 24 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Dodonaea viscosa (Hop Bush) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Oct 2020 by LisaH
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Oct 2020 by LisaH
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Daviesia mimosoides (Bitter Pea) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Sep 2020 by KL
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Sep 2020 by TomT
Indigofera australis subsp. australis (Australian Indigo) at Hughes, ACT - 19 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Erodium botrys (Long Storksbill) at Hughes, ACT - 19 Sep 2020 by LisaH
Hardenbergia violacea (False Sarsaparilla) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Euchiton involucratus (Star Cudweed) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Dodonaea viscosa (Hop Bush) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Chrysocephalum semipapposum (Clustered Everlasting) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Lomandra filiformis (Wattle Mat-rush) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Trametes versicolor (Turkey Tail) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Lomandra bracteata (Small Matrush) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Deakin, ACT - 11 Sep 2020 by KL
Lomandra bracteata (Small Matrush) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Crassula sieberiana (Austral Stonecrop) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Perga sp. (genus) (Sawfly or Spitfire) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Jul 2020 by Ct1000
Oxalis sp. (Wood Sorrel) at Hughes, ACT - 30 May 2020 by TomT
Chlorophyllum/Macrolepiota sp. (genus) at Hughes, ACT - 23 May 2020 by LisaH
Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 3 May 2020 by JackyF
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Hughes, ACT - 2 May 2020 by JackyF
Cheilanthes sieberi (Rock Fern) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Apr 2020 by KL
Chlorophyllum/Macrolepiota sp. (genus) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Apr 2020 by LisaH
Amanita sp. (Amanita sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by KL

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  • 15 Dec 2023 11:49 AM Recorded on
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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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