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Unidentified mantisfly at National Arboretum Woodland

Mantispidae (family) at National Arboretum Woodland - 7 Mar 2024
Mantispidae (family) at National Arboretum Woodland - 7 Mar 2024
Mantispidae (family) at National Arboretum Woodland - 7 Mar 2024
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Identification history

Mantispidae (family) 14 Mar 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Mantispidae (family) 8 Mar 2024 olleemantis2
Archimantis sp. (genus) 7 Mar 2024 CarbonAI
Mantodea (order) 7 Mar 2024 galah681

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Sat on black leggings for some time. Had to be persuaded to move. Maybe juvenile

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Crinia signifera (Common Eastern Froglet) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 26 Jun 2024 by AlisonP
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 20 Jun 2024 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 29 May 2024 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 29 May 2024 by TimL
Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 29 May 2024 by TimL
Gymnopilus junonius (Spectacular Rustgill) at Yarralumla, ACT - 2 May 2024 by AndyRussell
Pterygophorus cinctus (Bottlebrush sawfly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 2 May 2024 by AndyRussell
Aphididae (family) (Unidentified aphid) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 2 May 2024 by AndyRussell
Crinia signifera (Common Eastern Froglet) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 24 Apr 2024 by AlisonP
Pterygophorinae (subfamily) (Sawfly) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 27 Mar 2024 by galah681
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 20 Mar 2024 by galah681
Swainsona galegifolia (Darling Pea) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 14 Mar 2024 by galah681
Swainsona galegifolia (Darling Pea) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 14 Mar 2024 by galah681
Phonognathidae (unofficial sub family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 14 Mar 2024 by galah681
Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 7 Mar 2024 by galah681
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 7 Mar 2024 by galah681
Thysanoplusia orichalcea (Soybean Looper) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 6 Mar 2024 by galah681
Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Mar 2024 by Christine
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Mar 2024 by Christine
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Mar 2024 by Christine
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Mar 2024 by Christine
Comptosia quadripennis (a bee fly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 31 Jan 2024 by AndyRussell
Comptosia quadripennis (a bee fly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 25 Jan 2024 by galah681
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 24 Jan 2024 by AlisonP
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
Phyllotocus sp. (genus) (Nectar scarab) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
Trichophthalma sp. (genus) (Tangle-vein fly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 23 Nov 2023 by galah681
Acyphas (genus) (An Erebid moth) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 23 Nov 2023 by galah681
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 15 Nov 2023 by AndyRussell
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 15 Nov 2023 by galah681
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at National Arboretum Woodland - 15 Nov 2023 by galah681
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 15 Nov 2023 by galah681
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 15 Nov 2023 by galah681
Altica sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 15 Nov 2023 by galah681
Coccinellidae (family) (Unidentified lady beetle) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 15 Nov 2023 by galah681
Gallirallus philippensis (Buff-banded Rail) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Nov 2023 by BenW
Rubus parvifolius (Native Raspberry) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Dicranolaius concinicornis (Melyrid flower beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Helicoverpa (genus) (A bollworm) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Cylindromyia sp. (genus) (Bristle fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Mordella sp. (genus) (Pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Glyphipterix (genus) (A sedge moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Oct 2023 by AndyRussell
Helicoverpa (genus) (A bollworm) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Oct 2023 by AndyRussell
Eleale sp. (genus) (Clerid beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Oct 2023 by galah681
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Oct 2023 by Untidy
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Sep 2023 by galah681
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Sep 2023 by galah681
Australomisidia sp. (genus) (Flower spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Sep 2023 by galah681
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Sep 2023 by galah681
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Sep 2023 by galah681
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Sep 2023 by galah681
Smyriodes (genus) (A Geometer moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Sep 2023 by galah681
Tephritidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Fruit or Seed fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Sep 2023 by galah681
Delias aganippe (Spotted Jezebel) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Sep 2023 by JohnBundock
Crinia signifera (Common Eastern Froglet) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 30 Aug 2023 by RogerH
Crinia parinsignifera (Plains Froglet) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 30 Aug 2023 by RogerH
Syrphini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified syrphine hover fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Aug 2023 by galah681
Crinia signifera (Common Eastern Froglet) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 29 Jun 2023 by AlisonP
Leptocybe invasa (Eucalyptus Stem Gall Wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Jun 2023 by AndyRussell
Crinia signifera (Common Eastern Froglet) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 26 Apr 2023 by AlisonP
Macrotona australis (Common Macrotona Grasshopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Mar 2023 by AndyRussell
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 9 Mar 2023 by AndyRussell
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 9 Mar 2023 by AndyRussell
Schoenoplectus validus (River Club-rush) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Feb 2023 by galah681
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Dec 2022 by AndyRussell
Symphyta (suborder) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Dec 2022 by AndyRussell
Polypogon monspeliensis (Annual Beard Grass) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Dec 2022 by AndyRussell
Briza minor (Shivery Grass) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by AndyRussell
Carex tereticaulis (Poongort) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by galah681
Juncus bufonius (Toad Rush) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by galah681
Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Nov 2022 by galah681
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by AndyRussell
Gynoplistia sp. (genus) (Crane fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by AndyRussell
Gynoplistia sp. (genus) (Crane fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by galah681
Crinia signifera (Common Eastern Froglet) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 31 Aug 2022 by AlisonP
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 31 Aug 2022 by AlisonP
Crinia parinsignifera (Plains Froglet) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 31 Aug 2022 by AlisonP
Crinia signifera (Common Eastern Froglet) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 29 Jun 2022 by AlisonP
Dolomedes sp. (genus) (Fishing spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Mar 2022 by galah681
Deliochus sp. (genus) (A leaf curling spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Mar 2022 by AndyRussell
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 2 Mar 2022 by galah681
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Araneus hamiltoni (Hamilton's Orb Weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Trifolium hirtum (Rose Clover) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Jan 2022 by AndyRussell
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Jan 2022 by galah681
Anthela (genus) immature (Unidentified Anthelid Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by AndyRussell
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 5 Jan 2022 by AlisonP
Eleale sp. (genus) (Clerid beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Nov 2021 by AndyRussell
Cercopidae (family) (Unidentified spittlebug or froghopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by AndyRussell
Tebenna micalis (Small Thistle Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by AndyRussell
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by AndyRussell
Eurymeloides punctata (Gumtree hopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Trachymela sp. (genus) (Brown button beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Eurymela fenestrata (Gum tree leafhopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna decolorata (A Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton

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  • 7 Mar 2024 10:27 AM Recorded on
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