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Cryptachaea veruculata

Diamondback comb-footed spider at Acton, ACT

Cryptachaea veruculata at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2024
Cryptachaea veruculata at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2024
Cryptachaea veruculata at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2024
Cryptachaea veruculata at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2024
Cryptachaea veruculata at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2024
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Identification history

Cryptachaea veruculata 14 Oct 2024 YumiCallaway
Theridion sp. (genus) 14 Sep 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 14 Sep 2024 TimL

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The spider was seen working on two ants that had been fighting and caught by the spider. A close view shows several Freeloader flies on the ants including one directly beneath the spider. They were undetered by the spider, which eventually gave up and retreated under adjacent bark. The Freeloader flies are covered by following sighting 4593348.

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Iridomyrmex rufoniger (Tufted Tyrant Ant) at Acton, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Sextius virescens (Acacia horned treehopper) at Acton, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Acton, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Acton, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Stomorhina sp. (genus) (Snout fly) at Acton, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Isomoralla eriscota (A concealer moth) at Acton, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 22 Jan 2022 by Steve_Bok
Ancita australis (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 22 Jan 2022 by Steve_Bok
Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 16 Jan 2022 by TimL
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Acton, ACT - 14 Jan 2022 by TimL
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 14 Jan 2022 by TimL
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Acton, ACT - 14 Jan 2022 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 14 Jan 2022 by TimL
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jan 2022 by cherylhodges
Thereutria amaraca (Spine-legged Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2022 by Roger
Pogona vitticeps (Central Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2022 by TimL
Pogona vitticeps (Central Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2022 by TimL
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 1 Jan 2022 by NickiTaws
Megachile sp. (several subgenera) (Resin Bees) at Acton, ACT - 20 Dec 2021 by Roger
Gasteruption sp. (genus) (Gasteruptiid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 19 Dec 2021 by Roger
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2021 by AJB
Megachile (Hackeriapis) oblonga (A Megachild bee) at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2021 by AJB
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2021 by AJB
Ropalidia plebeiana (Small brown paper wasp) at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2021 by AJB
Apricia jovialis (Jovial jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 17 Dec 2021 by Roger
Megachile (Eutricharaea) maculariformis (Gold-tipped leafcutter bee) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by Roger
Bembecinus sp. (genus) (A sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by Roger
Sericophorus sp. (genus) (Sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2021 by Roger
Ledromorpha planirostris (A leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 5 Dec 2021 by TimL
Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Acton, ACT - 5 Dec 2021 by TimL
Balta bicolor (A balta cockroach) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2021 by TimL
Megachile ferox (Resin bee) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2021 by Roger
Tachysphex sp. (genus) (Unidentified Tachysphex sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by Roger
Cornu aspersum (Common Garden Snail) at Acton, ACT - 26 Nov 2021 by TimL
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 19 Nov 2021 by TimL
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 8 Nov 2021 by Roger
Cornu aspersum (Common Garden Snail) at Acton, ACT - 5 Nov 2021 by TimL
Ambigolimax sp. (valentius and waterstoni) (Striped Field Slug) at Downer, ACT - 5 Aug 2021 by TimL
Alticini (tribe) (Unidentified flea beetle) at Downer, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by TimL
Amblyopone australis (Slow Ant) at Downer, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by TimL
Ambigolimax sp. (valentius and waterstoni) (Striped Field Slug) at Downer, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by TimL
Ambigolimax sp. (valentius and waterstoni) (Striped Field Slug) at Downer, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by TimL
Deroceras laeve (Marsh Slug) at Downer, ACT - 23 Jul 2021 by TimL
Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Downer, ACT - 3 Jun 2021 by TimL
Apocrita (suborder) (Unidentified wasp) at Downer, ACT - 25 May 2021 by Roger
Ledrinae (subfamily) (A Flat-headed Leafhopper) at Downer, ACT - 9 May 2021 by TimL
Megachile (Eutricharaea) maculariformis (Gold-tipped leafcutter bee) at Downer, ACT - 21 Apr 2021 by dimageau
Megachile (Eutricharaea) maculariformis (Gold-tipped leafcutter bee) at Downer, ACT - 20 Apr 2021 by dimageau
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Downer, ACT - 20 Apr 2021 by dimageau
Pseudococcidae sp. (family) (A mealybug) at Downer, ACT - 16 Apr 2021 by TimL
Coniopterygidae (family) (Dusty lacewing or Dustywing) at Downer, ACT - 16 Apr 2021 by TimL
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Downer, ACT - 16 Apr 2021 by TimL
Dendroaeschna conspersa (Wide-faced Darner) at Acton, ACT - 10 Apr 2021 by Lindell
Gymnopilus junonius (Spectacular Rustgill) at Acton, ACT - 8 Apr 2021 by AlisonMilton
Platybrachys sp. (genus) (A gum hopper) at Downer, ACT - 4 Apr 2021 by TimL
Clania ignobilis (Faggot Case Moth) at Downer, ACT - 3 Apr 2021 by Harrisi
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by Rixon
Siphanta acuta (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Downer, ACT - 1 Apr 2021 by TimL
Primeuchroeus sp. (genus) (Cuckoo Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 30 Mar 2021 by Roger
Eurymeloides lineata (Lined gumtree hopper) at Downer, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by TimL
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Downer, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by Roger
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Downer, ACT - 26 Mar 2021 by TimL
Hirudinea sp. (Class) (Unidentified Leech) at Downer, ACT - 21 Mar 2021 by TimL
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Acton, ACT - 19 Mar 2021 by TimL
Lagriini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified lagriine darkling beetle) at Downer, ACT - 18 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Idaea philocosma (Flecked Wave) at Acton, ACT - 14 Mar 2021 by Roger
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Downer, ACT - 5 Mar 2021 by TimL
Pergidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Downer, ACT - 5 Mar 2021 by TimL
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Downer, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by WHall
Tapeigaster argyrospila (Fungus fly) at Downer, ACT - 16 Feb 2021 by Roger
Cermatulus nasalis (Predatory shield bug, Glossy shield bug) at Downer, ACT - 12 Feb 2021 by TimL
Choerocoris paganus (Ground shield bug) at Watson, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by TimL
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Watson, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by TimL
Bisallardiana gymnopleura (Brown flower chafer) at Watson, ACT - 5 Feb 2021 by TimL
Pogonella minutus (Tiny two-spined treehopper) at Watson, ACT - 5 Feb 2021 by TimL
Rayieria acaciae (Acacia-spotting bug) at Watson, ACT - 5 Feb 2021 by TimL
Calomela vittata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Watson, ACT - 5 Feb 2021 by TimL
Netelia sp. (genus) (An Ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 27 Jan 2021 by Roger
Conocephalus upoluensis (Meadow Katydid) at Acton, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by TimL
Stomorhina sp. (genus) (Snout fly) at Acton, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by TimL
Tettigoniidae (family) (Unidentified katydid) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jan 2021 by Roger
Araneus circulissparsus (species group) (Speckled Orb-weaver) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jan 2021 by Roger
Balaana sp. (genus) (Bee Fly) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jan 2021 by Roger
Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jan 2021 by Roger
Crypsiphona ocultaria (Red-lined Looper Moth) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jan 2021 by Roger
Pergagrapta polita (Sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by TimL
Oncopeltus (Oncopeltus) sordidus (Milk vine bug) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by TimL
Arrade destituta (Hypeninae) at Acton, ACT - 30 Dec 2020 by Roger
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by Tapirlord
Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by TimL
Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by Roger
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Acton, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by Tapirlord
Phoracantha semipunctata (Common Eucalypt Longicorn) at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2020 by TimL
Stephanopis sp. (genus) (Knobbly crab spider) at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2020 by TimL
Balta bicolor (A balta cockroach) at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2020 by TimL
Turneromyia sp. (genus) (Zebra spider wasp) at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2020 by TimL
Pogonella minutus (Tiny two-spined treehopper) at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2020 by TimL

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