TEST

Notonectidae (family)

1 Backswimmer at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve

Notonectidae (family) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 17 Mar 2024
Notonectidae (family) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 17 Mar 2024
Notonectidae (family) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 17 Mar 2024
Request use of media

Identification history

Notonectidae (family) 15 Apr 2024 MichaelBedingfield
Corixidae (family) 15 Apr 2024 Christine

Identify this sighting


Please Login or Register to identify this sighting.

User's notes

There were several okay of these, but I spotted this colourful one, and did not realise that it was on it's back. So much more colourful on the underside. Many thanks to the wonderful Waterwatch volunteers who were surveying the creatures in the dam.

Be the first to comment


Please Login or Register to comment.

Nearby sightings

Page 1 of 2 - image sightings only

Ceyx azureus (Azure Kingfisher) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Jul 2024 by JohnBundock
zz - truffle at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 11 May 2024 by KumikoCallaway
Isoodon obesulus obesulus (Southern Brown Bandicoot) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 11 May 2024 by KumikoCallaway
Paratya australiensis (Freshwater Shrimp, Glass Shrimp) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 17 Mar 2024 by Christine
Cherax destructor (Common Yabby) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 17 Mar 2024 by Christine
Porismus strigatus (Pied Lacewing) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 17 Feb 2024 by Miranda
Eulamprus heatwolei (Yellow-bellied Water Skink) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 8 Feb 2024 by GirtsO
Dispar compacta (Barred Skipper) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 2 Feb 2024 by patrickcox
Austroargiolestes sp. (genus) (Flatwing) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 28 Jan 2024 by Christine
Dispar compacta (Barred Skipper) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 28 Jan 2024 by Christine
Antechinus agilis (Agile Antechinus) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 27 Jan 2024 by Tempesta
Hypolepis glandulifera (Downy Ground Fern) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 26 Dec 2023 by Tapirlord
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Oct 2023 by JohnBundock
Acacia mearnsii (Black Wattle) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Azolla rubra (Red Water Fern) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Eucalyptus dalrympleana subsp. dalrympleana (Mountain Gum) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Eucalyptus stellulata (Black Sally) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Isoodon obesulus obesulus (Southern Brown Bandicoot) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by Mike
Ilex aquifolium (Holly) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by Thommo17
Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Mar 2023 by Christine
Coenagrionidae sp. (family) (Unidentified damselfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Mar 2023 by Christine
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 8 Mar 2023 by Christine
Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Jul 2022 by JohnBundock
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Apr 2022 by Mike
Isoodon obesulus obesulus (Southern Brown Bandicoot) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Mar 2022 by Bugologist
Isoodon obesulus obesulus (Southern Brown Bandicoot) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Mar 2022 by Bugologist
Chrysococcyx lucidus (Shining Bronze-Cuckoo) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Mar 2022 by TomW
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Mar 2022 by TomW
Myrmecia tarsata (Bull ant or Bulldog ant) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Feb 2022 by TimL
Encyrtidae (family) (Encyrtid wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Feb 2022 by TimL
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2022 by RobParnell
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Jan 2022 by JohnBundock
Dindymus versicolor (Harlequin Bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 Dec 2021 by JohnBundock
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Dec 2021 by RodDeb
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Oct 2021 by JohnBundock
Acanthiza lineata (Striated Thornbill) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Jul 2021 by RodDeb
Potorous tridactylus (Long-nosed Potoroo) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Jul 2021 by Christine
Isoodon obesulus obesulus (Southern Brown Bandicoot) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Jul 2021 by Christine
Geitoneura acantha (Ringed Xenica) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Mar 2021 by RodDeb
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Mar 2021 by RodDeb
Isoodon obesulus obesulus (Southern Brown Bandicoot) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 7 Mar 2021 by JimL
Echthromorpha intricatoria (Cream-spotted Ichneumon) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Rhipidura rufifrons (Rufous Fantail) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Eulamprus heatwolei (Yellow-bellied Water Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by Tapirlord
Pimelea treyvaudii (Grey Riceflower) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by Tapirlord
Pimelea treyvaudii (Grey Riceflower) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by Tapirlord
Egernia cunninghami (Cunningham's Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by Tapirlord
Senecio quadridentatus (Cotton Fireweed) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by Tapirlord
Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Dec 2020 by RodDeb
Rhipidura rufifrons (Rufous Fantail) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by RodDeb
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Rhipidura rufifrons (Rufous Fantail) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Sep 2020 by ClubFED
Ornithorhynchus anatinus (Platypus) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jun 2020 by RodDeb
Falcunculus frontatus (Eastern Shrike-tit) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Feb 2020 by JohnBundock
Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Dec 2019 by TimL
Rhipidura rufifrons (Rufous Fantail) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Dec 2019 by DPRees125
Antechinus mimetes mimetes (Dusky Antechinus) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Nov 2019 by DPRees125
Ornithorhynchus anatinus (Platypus) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Sep 2019 by Cricket
Isoodon obesulus obesulus (Southern Brown Bandicoot) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 May 2019 by Christine
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 May 2019 by rawshorty
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Chrysolopus spectabilis (Botany Bay Weevil) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Jan 2019 by JohnBundock
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by JudithRoach
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Nov 2018 by AaronClausen
Trigonidium (Balamara) gidya (Gidya trig) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Oct 2018 by JudithRoach
Isoodon obesulus obesulus (Southern Brown Bandicoot) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Sep 2018 by leithallb
Exocarpos strictus (Dwarf Cherry) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Sep 2018 by PeteWoodall
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Aug 2018 by RodDeb
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Jul 2018 by RodDeb
Scolopendromorpha (order) (A centipede) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jun 2018 by JohnBundock
Solanum nigrum (Black Nightshade) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Mar 2018 by RodDeb
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Mar 2018 by RodDeb
Rhipidura rufifrons (Rufous Fantail) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Mar 2018 by NathanaelC
Pseudechis porphyriacus (Red-bellied Black Snake) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Mar 2018 by NathanaelC
Antechinus agilis (Agile Antechinus) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Mar 2018 by NathanaelC
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Feb 2018 by Ilenticularis
Nyssus albopunctatus (White-spotted swift spider) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Feb 2018 by SWishart
Altica sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Feb 2018 by SWishart
Cassinia longifolia (Shiny Cassinia, Cauliflower Bush) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Dec 2017 by RodDeb
Lythrum salicaria (Purple Loosestrife) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Dec 2017 by RodDeb
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Dec 2017 by RodDeb
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Dec 2017 by RodDeb
Notius depressus (Shield bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Dec 2017 by RodDeb
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Dec 2017 by RodDeb
Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Nov 2017 by RodDeb
Nesoptilotis leucotis (White-eared Honeyeater) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 Oct 2017 by RodDeb
Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Sep 2017 by RodDeb
Melithreptus lunatus (White-naped Honeyeater) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Mar 2017 by RodDeb
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Feb 2017 by Qwerty

1  2 

Location information

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 17 Mar 2024 11:44 AM Recorded on
  • Christine Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

Species information

Record quality

  • Images or audio
  • More than one media file
  • Verified by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
  • GPS evidence of location
  • Description
  • Additional attributes
2,166,933 sightings of 20,573 species in 6,800 locations from 11,955 contributors
CCA 3.0 | privacy
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of this land and acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.