Sextius virescens

Acacia horned treehopper at Higgins, ACT

Sextius virescens at Higgins, ACT - 28 Mar 2023
Sextius virescens at Higgins, ACT - 28 Mar 2023
Sextius virescens at Higgins, ACT - 28 Mar 2023
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Sextius virescens 4 Apr 2023 AlisonMilton

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An interestig sighting. I've not previously seen early instars or exoskeletons of this insect but both were present on this tree. Also, an unusually dark specimen.

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Oenochroma vinaria (Pink-bellied Moth, Hakea Wine Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Aporocera (Aporocera) haematodes (A case bearing leaf beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Lipotriches sp. (genus) (Halictid bee) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Aporocera (Aporocera) jocosa (Leaf beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Euryopis splendens (Splendid tick spider) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Araneus circulissparsus (species group) (Speckled Orb-weaver) at Scullin, ACT - 4 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Apricia jovialis (Jovial jumping spider) at Scullin, ACT - 4 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Liparetrus sp. (genus) (Chafer beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 4 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Portacosa cinerea (Grey wolf spider) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Oct 2020 by AlisonMilton
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Oct 2020 by AlisonMilton
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Oct 2020 by AlisonMilton
Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Oct 2020 by AlisonMilton
Poecilasthena thalassias (Sea-blue Delicate) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Oct 2020 by AlisonMilton
Perperus sp. (genus) (Weevil) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Oct 2020 by AlisonMilton
Leistomorpha brontoscopa (A concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Oct 2020 by AlisonMilton
Sepsidae (family) (Ant fly) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Pterohelaeus striatopunctatus (Darkling beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Theseus modestus (Gum tree shield bug) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Chalcopteroides spectabilis (Rainbow darkling beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Perga sp. (genus) (Sawfly or Spitfire) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Aug 2020 by AlisonMilton
Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Jul 2020 by Alison Milton
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Jul 2020 by Alison Milton
Neosparassus calligaster (Beautiful Badge Huntsman) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Jul 2020 by AlisonMilton
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Jul 2020 by Alison Milton
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Jun 2020 by Alison Milton
Phrissogonus laticostata (Apple looper moth) at Higgins, ACT - 21 May 2020 by AlisonMilton
Rayieria acaciae (Acacia-spotting bug) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Apr 2020 by AlisonMilton
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by AlisonMilton
Marasmius oreades (Fairy-ring Champignon) at Scullin, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton
Myrmecia nigriceps (Black-headed bull ant) at Scullin, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by AlisonMilton
Scioglyptis lyciaria (White-patch Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Apr 2020 by AlisonMilton
Achyra affinitalis (Cotton Web Spinner) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by AlisonMilton
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by AlisonMilton
Melanodes anthracitaria (Black Geometrid) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Mar 2020 by AlisonMilton
Chondropyga dorsalis (Cowboy beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Mar 2020 by AlisonMilton
Antitrogus morbillosus (Tableland pasture scarab) at Scullin, ACT - 29 Jan 2020 by AlisonMilton
Platybrachys decemmacula (Green-faced gum hopper) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jan 2020 by AlisonMilton
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2020 by AlisonMilton
Lepidoptera unclassified ADULT moth (Unidentified - Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2020 by AlisonMilton
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Galanga labeculata (Double-spotted cicada) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Oecophoridae (family) (Unidentified Oecophorid concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Tephritidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Fruit or Seed fly) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Heoclisis fundata (Antlion lacewing) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Pogonortalis doclea (Boatman fly) at Scullin, ACT - 10 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified case moth or bagworm) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Eupelmidae (family) (Eupelmid wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Nov 2019 by AlisonMilton
Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Nov 2019 by AlisonMilton
Polyrhachis phryne (A spiny ant) at Scullin, ACT - 2 Nov 2019 by AlisonMilton
Platybrachys decemmacula (Green-faced gum hopper) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Nov 2019 by AlisonMilton
Calliphoridae (family) (Unidentified blowfly) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Oct 2019 by AlisonMilton
Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Oct 2019 by AlisonMilton
Melithreptus brevirostris (Brown-headed Honeyeater) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Sep 2019 by Alison Milton
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton
Myrmecia nigriceps (Black-headed bull ant) at Scullin, ACT - 6 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton
Noctuidae unclassified IMMATURE moth (Immature Noctuidae Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Aug 2019 by AlisonMilton
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Aug 2019 by Alison Milton
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Jul 2019 by Alison Milton
Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Jul 2019 by AlisonMilton
Stephanopis sp. (genus) (Knobbly crab spider) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Jun 2019 by AlisonMilton
Hemicloea sp. (genus) (Flat bark spider) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Jun 2019 by AlisonMilton
Opisthoncus grassator (Jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 1 May 2019 by AlisonMilton
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Socca pustulosa (Knobbled Orbweaver) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Celaenia excavata (Bird-dropping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 30 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Psilogramma casuarinae (Privet Hawk Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Ectropis excursaria (Common Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Elaphodes cervinus (Leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Lehtinelagia sp. (genus) (Flower Spider or Crab Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Pterohelaeus striatopunctatus (Darkling beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Pterohelaeus piceus (Pie-dish beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Chlorotachina sp. (genus) (A bristle fly) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Chelepteryx collesi (White-stemmed Gum Moth) at Scullin, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Turneromyia sp. (genus) (Zebra spider wasp) at Scullin, ACT - 23 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Pholodes sinistraria (Sinister or Frilled Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Eudynamys orientalis (Pacific Koel) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Jan 2019 by Alison Milton
Melolonthinae sp. (subfamily) (Cockchafer) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Jan 2019 by AlisonMilton
Anoplognathus pallidicollis (Cashew beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Jan 2019 by AlisonMilton
Cryphaea xylina (Woodland Geometrid) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Jan 2019 by AlisonMilton
Psilogramma casuarinae (Privet Hawk Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2019 by Alison Milton
Sophta concavata (Varied Hookwing) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Cacatua sanguinea (Little Corella) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton
Lehtinelagia sp. (genus) (Flower Spider or Crab Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton

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  • 15 Abundance
  • 28 Mar 2023 01:40 PM Recorded on
  • AlisonMilton Recorded by

Additional information

  • Acacia Associated plant
  • Attendant ants Associated Insect
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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