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Porrostoma rhipidium

Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle at Black Mountain

Porrostoma rhipidium at Black Mountain - 22 Dec 2023
Porrostoma rhipidium at Black Mountain - 22 Dec 2023
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Identification history

Porrostoma rhipidium 25 Dec 2023 AlisonMilton
Unidentified 25 Dec 2023 ConBoekel

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Tend to congregate, presumably for breeding purposes.

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AlisonMilton wrote:
   25 Dec 2023
@ConBoekel Hi Con, You have the abundance as one, but there are at least six here.

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Nearby sightings

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Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Black Mountain - 19 Feb 2024 by ConBoekel
Crocanthes micradelpha (A longhorned moth) at Black Mountain - 19 Feb 2024 by ConBoekel
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Black Mountain - 19 Feb 2024 by ConBoekel
Thudaca obliquella (A Gelechioid moth (Hypertrophidae)) at Black Mountain - 19 Feb 2024 by ConBoekel
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Black Mountain - 30 Jan 2024 by ConBoekel
Paropsisterna inspersa at Black Mountain - 30 Jan 2024 by ConBoekel
Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at Black Mountain - 30 Jan 2024 by ConBoekel
Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jan 2024 by ConBoekel
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Black Mountain - 27 Jan 2024 by ConBoekel
Tipanaea patulella (A Crambid moth) at Black Mountain - 26 Jan 2024 by ConBoekel
Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Black Mountain - 26 Jan 2024 by ConBoekel
Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Black Mountain - 26 Jan 2024 by ConBoekel
Hellula hydralis (Cabbage Centre Moth) at Black Mountain - 26 Jan 2024 by ConBoekel
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Black Mountain - 26 Jan 2024 by ConBoekel
Lavandula stoechas (Spanish Lavender or Topped Lavender) at GG210 - 8 Jan 2024 by jpittock
Eumeninae (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Acton, ACT - 22 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Leptotarsus (Leptotarsus) clavatus (A crane fly) at Acton, ACT - 22 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Lithosiini (tribe) (Footman) at Acton, ACT - 15 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Black Mountain - 15 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Hoshihananomia leucosticta (Pintail or Tumbling flower beetle) at Black Mountain - 15 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Castiarina crenata (Jewel beetle) at Black Mountain - 15 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Bisallardiana gymnopleura (Brown flower chafer) at Black Mountain - 15 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Black Mountain - 15 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Acton, ACT - 15 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Castiarina scalaris (Scalaris jewel beetle) at Black Mountain - 12 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Rutilia sp. (genus) (A Rutilia bristle fly, subgenus unknown) at Black Mountain - 12 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Geron sp. (genus) (Slender Bee Fly) at Black Mountain - 12 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Canberra Central, ACT - 12 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Mordella dumbrelli (Dumbrell's Pintail Beetle) at Black Mountain - 12 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Cuspicona thoracica (Shield bug) at Black Mountain - 12 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Black Mountain - 12 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Castiarina hilaris (A jewel beetle) at Canberra Central, ACT - 12 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at Black Mountain - 12 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Kunzea ericoides (Burgan) at Black Mountain - 12 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Mordella sp. (genus) (Pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at Black Mountain - 12 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Bibio imitator (Garden maggot) at Black Mountain - 12 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Black Mountain - 12 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Metasia capnochroa (Smokey Metasia Moth) at Black Mountain - 12 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Eupoecila australasiae (Fiddler Beetle) at Black Mountain - 12 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Black Mountain - 12 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Castiarina crenata (Jewel beetle) at Black Mountain - 12 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Porrostoma sp. (genus) (Lycid, Net-winged beetle) at Black Mountain - 12 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Zenithicola crassus (Clerid beetle) at Black Mountain - 12 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Erina hyacinthina (Varied Dusky-blue) at Acton, ACT - 12 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Mordella dumbrelli (Dumbrell's Pintail Beetle) at Black Mountain - 23 Nov 2023 by ConBoekel
Taxeotis perlinearia (Spring Taxeotis) at Black Mountain - 23 Nov 2023 by ConBoekel
Fabriogenia sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at Black Mountain - 22 Nov 2023 by ConBoekel
Taxeotis intermixtaria (Dark-edged Taxeotis) at Black Mountain - 22 Nov 2023 by ConBoekel
Centaurium sp. (Centaury) at Black Mountain - 22 Nov 2023 by ConBoekel
Epidesmia hypenaria (Long-nosed Epidesmia) at GG273 - 22 Nov 2023 by ConBoekel
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Black Mountain - 22 Nov 2023 by ConBoekel
Clania lewinii (Lewin's case moth) at Black Mountain - 22 Nov 2023 by ConBoekel
Gaudium multicaule (Teatree) at Canberra Central, ACT - 23 Oct 2023 by lyndallh
Hibbertia obtusifolia (Grey Guinea-flower) at Canberra Central, ACT - 23 Oct 2023 by lyndallh
Dianella revoluta var. revoluta (Black-Anther Flax Lily) at Canberra Central, ACT - 22 Oct 2023 by lyndallh
Pultenaea procumbens (Bush Pea) at Canberra Central, ACT - 22 Oct 2023 by lyndallh
Hibbertia calycina (Lesser Guinea-flower) at Canberra Central, ACT - 22 Oct 2023 by lyndallh
Passiflora cinnabarina (Red Passionflower) at Canberra Central, ACT - 21 Oct 2023 by Ned_Johnston
Stangeia xerodes (A plume moth) at Canberra Central, ACT - 2 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Flavoparmelia sp. (Flavoparmelia Lichen) at Acton, ACT - 27 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Rubus anglocandicans (Blackberry) at Canberra Central, ACT - 27 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Lepidoscia arctiella (Tower Case Moth) at Canberra Central, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by CathB
Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Canberra Central, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by CathB
Trametes coccinea (Scarlet Bracket) at Canberra Central, ACT - 9 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Veronica persica (Creeping Speedwell) at Acton, ACT - 31 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Viola odorata (Sweet Violet, Common Violet) at Acton, ACT - 31 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Lavandula sp. (Lavender) at Acton, ACT - 31 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Philobota stella (A concealer moth) at Acton, ACT - 29 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Acton, ACT - 29 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Odontomyia decipiens (Green Soldier Fly) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2022 by darrenw
Austalis pulchella (Hover fly) at Acton, ACT - 7 Dec 2022 by darrenw
Dillwynia phylicoides (A Parrot-pea) at Acton, ACT - 15 Aug 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Juncus planifolius (Broad-leaved Rush) at Acton, ACT - 6 Apr 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Haloragis heterophylla (Variable Raspwort) at Acton, ACT - 6 Apr 2021 by Tapirlord
Dawsonia (genus) (A moss) at Acton, ACT - 6 Apr 2021 by Tapirlord
Lythrum hyssopifolia (Small Loosestrife) at Acton, ACT - 6 Apr 2021 by Tapirlord
Lagriini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified lagriine darkling beetle) at Acton, ACT - 6 Apr 2021 by Tapirlord
Tebenna micalis (Small Thistle Moth) at Acton, ACT - 6 Apr 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Acton, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton
Cadmus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Cadmus leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton
Pomaderris angustifolia (Pomaderris) at Acton, ACT - 13 Oct 2020 by RWPurdie
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Acton, ACT - 27 Aug 2020 by shoko
Monotoca scoparia (Broom Heath) at Black Mountain - 25 Aug 2020 by tpreston
Acacia gunnii (Ploughshare Wattle) at Black Mountain - 25 Aug 2020 by tpreston
Phyllanthus occidentalis (Thyme Spurge) at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by tpreston
Rytidosperma pallidum (Red-anther Wallaby Grass) at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by tpreston
Coronidium oxylepis subsp. lanatum (Woolly Pointed Everlasting) at Acton, ACT - 23 Apr 2016 by wadey
Dodonaea viscosa (Hop Bush) at Acton, ACT - 25 Oct 2015 by AaronClausen
Leucopogon fletcheri subsp. brevisepalus (Twin Flower Beard-Heath) at Acton, ACT - 27 Sep 2014 by galah681
Daviesia mimosoides (Bitter Pea) at Acton, ACT - 27 Sep 2014 by galah681
Stylidium graminifolium (Grass Triggerplant) at Acton, ACT - 27 Sep 2014 by galah681
Grevillea alpina (Mountain Grevillea / Cat's Claws Grevillea) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jun 2014 by AaronClausen
Dodonaea viscosa subsp. cuneata (Wedge-leaved Hop Bush) at Black Mountain - 2 Nov 2004 by BettyDonWood
Dodonaea viscosa subsp. spatulata/cuneata intergrade at Black Mountain - 2 Nov 2004 by BettyDonWood
Cassinia longifolia (Shiny Cassinia, Cauliflower Bush) at Black Mountain - 22 Jan 2002 by BettyDonWood
Cassinia quinquefaria (Rosemary Cassinia) at Black Mountain - 12 Feb 1999 by BettyDonWood

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 22 Dec 2023 12:02 PM Recorded on
  • ConBoekel Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Resting Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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