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Chalcopteroides columbinus

Rainbow darkling beetle at Russell, ACT

Chalcopteroides columbinus at Russell, ACT - 10 Apr 2024
Chalcopteroides columbinus at Russell, ACT - 10 Apr 2024
Chalcopteroides columbinus at Russell, ACT - 10 Apr 2024
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Identification history

Chalcopteroides columbinus 22 Apr 2024 KimberiRP
Chalcopteroides sp. (genus) 10 Apr 2024 Hejor1

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KimberiRP wrote:
   22 Apr 2024
Among the local Chalcopteroides, the green pronotum (particularly bright in this individual) identifies this as C. columbinus.

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Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Russell, ACT - 27 Jun 2024 by Hejor1
Corythucha ciliata (Sycamore Lace Bug) at Russell, ACT - 26 Jun 2024 by Hejor1
Paropsisterna octosignata (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Russell, ACT - 26 Jun 2024 by Hejor1
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified case moth or bagworm) at Russell, ACT - 26 Jun 2024 by Hejor1
Erythraeidae (family) (Erythraeid mite) at Russell, ACT - 25 Jun 2024 by Hejor1
Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Russell, ACT - 2 May 2024 by Hejor1
Corythucha ciliata (Sycamore Lace Bug) at Russell, ACT - 2 May 2024 by Hejor1
Erythraeidae (family) (Erythraeid mite) at Russell, ACT - 2 May 2024 by Hejor1
Ropalidia plebeiana (Small brown paper wasp) at Russell, ACT - 2 May 2024 by Hejor1
Clania ignobilis (Faggot Case Moth) at Russell, ACT - 2 May 2024 by Hejor1
Theridion pyramidale (Tangle-web spider) at Russell, ACT - 2 May 2024 by Hejor1
Hypertrophidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Twig Moth) at Russell, ACT - 2 May 2024 by Hejor1
Coccinellidae (family) (Unidentified lady beetle) at Russell, ACT - 2 May 2024 by Hejor1
Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Russell, ACT - 11 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Thynninae (subfamily) (Smooth flower wasp) at Russell, ACT - 11 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Russell, ACT - 11 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Russell, ACT - 11 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Badumna sp. (genus) (Lattice-web spider) at Russell, ACT - 11 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Russell, ACT - 11 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Mogulones larvatus (Paterson's curse crown weevil) at Russell, ACT - 11 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Russell, ACT - 10 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Russell, ACT - 10 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Russell, ACT - 10 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Eurymeloides lineata (Lined gumtree hopper) at Russell, ACT - 10 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Russell, ACT - 10 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Russell, ACT - 10 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Rhombonotus gracilis (Graceful Ant Mimic) at Russell, ACT - 10 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Eurymeloides pulchra (Gumtree hopper) at Russell, ACT - 10 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Ceraon vitta (Treehopper) at Russell, ACT - 10 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Russell, ACT - 3 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Gryllotalpa sp. (genus) (Mole Cricket) at Russell, ACT - 28 Feb 2024 by Hejor1
Perga sp. (genus) (Sawfly or Spitfire) at Russell, ACT - 21 Feb 2024 by Hejor1
Lepidoscia (genus) IMMATURE (Unidentified Cone Case Moth larva, pupa, or case) at Russell, ACT - 3 Feb 2024 by Hejor1
Hypertropha tortriciformis (A Gelechioid moth) at Russell, ACT - 3 Feb 2024 by Hejor1
Araneus talipedatus (Slender green orb-weaver) at Russell, ACT - 3 Feb 2024 by Hejor1
Orgyia anartoides (Painted Apple Moth) at Russell, ACT - 3 Feb 2024 by Hejor1
Paropsisterna octosignata (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Russell, ACT - 3 Feb 2024 by Hejor1
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Russell, ACT - 3 Feb 2024 by Hejor1
Tenodera australasiae (Purple-winged mantid) at Russell, ACT - 23 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Russell, ACT - 9 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Russell, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by Hejor1
Epidesmia chilonaria (Golden-winged Epidesmia) at Russell, ACT - 8 Dec 2023 by Hejor1
Dolophones turrigera (Turret spider) at Russell, ACT - 4 Dec 2023 by Hejor1
Oxyops sp. (genus) (Oxyops weevil) at Russell, ACT - 4 Dec 2023 by Hejor1
Oxysarcodexia varia (Striped Dung Fly) at Russell, ACT - 7 Nov 2023 by Hejor1
Chaetophyes compacta (Tube spittlebug) at Russell, ACT - 7 Nov 2023 by Hejor1
Chrysopidae (family) (Unidentified Green lacewing) at Russell, ACT - 7 Nov 2023 by Hejor1
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Russell, ACT - 30 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Cytaea aspera (Grey Striped Bark Jumper) at Russell, ACT - 20 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Eupolemus angularis (Acanthosomatid bug) at Russell, ACT - 20 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Dolichopodidae (family) (Unidentified Long-legged fly) at Russell, ACT - 20 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Australomisidia sp. (genus) (Flower spider) at Russell, ACT - 20 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Curculionidae (family) (Unidentified weevil) at Russell, ACT - 20 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Araneus hamiltoni (Hamilton's Orb Weaver) at Russell, ACT - 20 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Araneus talipedatus (Slender green orb-weaver) at Russell, ACT - 20 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Torbia viridissima (Gum Leaf Katydid) at Russell, ACT - 20 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Limacodidae (family) (A cup moth) at Russell, ACT - 20 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Goniaea opomaloides (Mimetic Gumleaf Grasshopper) at Russell, ACT - 20 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Nyssus albopunctatus (White-spotted swift spider) at Russell, ACT - 20 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Russell, ACT - 18 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Simaethula sp. (genus) (A jumping spider) at Russell, ACT - 18 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Trichosurus vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) at Russell, ACT - 18 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Russell, ACT - 18 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Chauliognathus sp. (genus) (Soldier beetle) at Russell, ACT - 18 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Russell, ACT - 16 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Edusella sp. (genus) (A leaf beetle) at Russell, ACT - 16 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Chalcopteroides cupripennis (Rainbow darkling beetle) at Russell, ACT - 16 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Stenocotis sp. (genus) (A Leafhopper) at Russell, ACT - 16 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Russell, ACT - 16 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Eurymelinae (subfamily) (Unidentified eurymeline leafhopper) at Russell, ACT - 16 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Russell, ACT - 16 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Calliphoridae (family) (Unidentified blowfly) at Russell, ACT - 16 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Russell, ACT - 16 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Rhytidoponera metallica (Greenhead ant) at Russell, ACT - 6 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Portacosa cinerea (Grey wolf spider) at Russell, ACT - 6 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Spondyliaspis plicatuloides (Shell Lerps) at Russell, ACT - 6 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Tapeigaster nigricornis (Striped Sun Fly) at Russell, ACT - 6 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Peltoschema delicatulum (Leaf beetle) at Russell, ACT - 6 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Russell, ACT - 6 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Russell, ACT - 6 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Russell, ACT - 6 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Russell, ACT - 6 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Trachymela sp. (genus) (Brown button beetle) at Russell, ACT - 6 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Trigonocyttara clandestina (Less-stick Case Moth) at Russell, ACT - 5 Oct 2023 by Hejor1
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Russell, ACT - 26 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at Russell, ACT - 26 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Russell, ACT - 26 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Eucalyptus mannifera (Brittle Gum) at Russell, ACT - 25 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Heteronychus arator (African black beetle) at Russell, ACT - 25 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Eucalyptus insect gall at Russell, ACT - 22 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Mutillidae (family) (Unidentified Mutillid wasp or velvet ant) at Russell, ACT - 22 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Lymantriinae (subfamily) (Unidentified tussock moths) at Russell, ACT - 21 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Pison sp. (genus) (Black mud-dauber wasp) at Russell, ACT - 21 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Conoeca guildingi (A case moth) at Russell, ACT - 19 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Phrissogonus laticostata (Apple looper moth) at Russell, ACT - 19 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Araneus talipedatus (Slender green orb-weaver) at Russell, ACT - 19 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Sandalodes scopifer (White-spotted Sandalodes) at Russell, ACT - 18 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Ledromorpha planirostris (A leafhopper) at Russell, ACT - 18 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Servaea incana (Hoary Servaea) at Russell, ACT - 18 Sep 2023 by Hejor1

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  • 10 Apr 2024 12:45 PM Recorded on
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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • False Pollinator Insect on Flower

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