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Zizina otis

Common Grass-Blue at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5)

Zizina otis at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024
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Identification history

Zizina otis 12 Mar 2024 SuziBond
Unidentified 11 Mar 2024 JenniM

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Associated with pollinator survey # 34483 We saw other blue butterflies land on flowers but they flew away before we could take a photo.

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Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 4 Mar 2024 by JenniM
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Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 4 Mar 2024 by JenniM
Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 4 Mar 2024 by JenniM
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Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 4 Mar 2024 by JenniM
Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 4 Mar 2024 by JenniM
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 4 Mar 2024 by JenniM
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Furrow Bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 3 Mar 2024 by JenniM
Heliocosma (genus - immature) (A tortrix or leafroller moth) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 28 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Deyeuxia sp. (A Bent Grass) at Budjan Galindji (Franklin Grassland) Reserve - 28 Feb 2024 by brunonia
Setaria verticillata (Whorled Pigeon Grass) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 28 Feb 2024 by AndyRoo
Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 28 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 28 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Apiformes (informal group) (Unidentified bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 28 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Apiformes (informal group) (Unidentified bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 28 Feb 2024 by JenniM
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Acari (informal subclass) (Unidentified mite) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Naupactus leucoloma (White-fringed weevil) at Harrison, ACT - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Araneae (order) (Unidentified spider) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Tebenna micalis (Small Thistle Moth) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Apiformes (informal group) (Unidentified bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Halictidae (family) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
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Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 1 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 1 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 1 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Heliocosma (genus - immature) (A tortrix or leafroller moth) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 1 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 1 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 1 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 13 Jan 2024 by JenniM
Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 13 Jan 2024 by JenniM
Geometridae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified IMMATURE Geometer moths) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 13 Jan 2024 by JenniM
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 13 Jan 2024 by JenniM
Heliocosma (genus - immature) (A tortrix or leafroller moth) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 13 Jan 2024 by JenniM
Grona varians (Slender Tick-Trefoil) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 13 Jan 2024 by JenniM
Peakesia hospita (Common Peakesia Grasshopper) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 9 Jan 2024 by trevorpreston
Bothriochloa macra (Red Grass, Red-leg Grass) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 9 Jan 2024 by trevorpreston
Panicum effusum (Hairy Panic Grass) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 9 Jan 2024 by trevorpreston
Grona varians (Slender Tick-Trefoil) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 8 Jan 2024 by trevorpreston
Culladia cuneiferellus (Crambinae moth) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 8 Jan 2024 by trevorpreston
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 5 Jan 2024 by JenniM
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 5 Jan 2024 by JenniM
Austroscolia soror (Blue Flower Wasp) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 5 Jan 2024 by JenniM
Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 5 Jan 2024 by JenniM
Pompilidae (family) (Unidentified Spider wasp) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 5 Jan 2024 by JenniM
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 18 Dec 2023 by theaoloughlin
Odontomyia decipiens (Green Soldier Fly) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Dec 2023 by JenniM
Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Dec 2023 by JenniM
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Dec 2023 by JenniM
Apiformes (informal group) (Unidentified bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Dec 2023 by JenniM
Oxysarcodexia varia (Striped Dung Fly) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Dec 2023 by JenniM
Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Dec 2023 by JenniM
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Dec 2023 by JenniM
Australomisidia sp. (genus) (Flower spider) at Budjan Galindji (Franklin Grassland) Reserve - 11 Dec 2023 by JenniM
Synemon plana (Golden Sun Moth) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 5 Dec 2023 by AndyRoo
Lasioglossum sp. (genus) (Furrow Bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 27 Nov 2023 by JenniM
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Furrow Bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 27 Nov 2023 by JenniM
Apiformes (informal group) (Unidentified bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 27 Nov 2023 by JenniM
Apiformes (informal group) (Unidentified bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 27 Nov 2023 by JenniM
Austrotephritis pelia (Australian Fruit Fly) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 27 Nov 2023 by JenniM
Apiformes (informal group) (Unidentified bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 27 Nov 2023 by JenniM
Apiformes (informal group) (Unidentified bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 27 Nov 2023 by JenniM
Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 27 Nov 2023 by JenniM
Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 27 Nov 2023 by JenniM
Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 27 Nov 2023 by JenniM
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 27 Nov 2023 by JenniM
Gastrimargus musicus (Yellow-winged Locust or Grasshopper) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 21 Nov 2023 by Nepenthe
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 15 Nov 2023 by JenniM
Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 15 Nov 2023 by JenniM
Chalcididae (family) (Unidentified chalcid wasp) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 15 Nov 2023 by JenniM
Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 15 Nov 2023 by JenniM
Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 15 Nov 2023 by JenniM
Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 15 Nov 2023 by JenniM
Tephritidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Fruit or Seed fly) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 15 Nov 2023 by JenniM

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 11 Feb 2024 03:25 PM Recorded on
  • JenniM Recorded by

Additional information

  • Yellow buttons Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

Species information

  • Zizina otis Scientific name
  • Common Grass-Blue Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 1694.4m Recorded at altitude
  • 733 images trained Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Zizina labradus

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