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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Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton
Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Jul 2018 by Alison Milton
Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Scullin, ACT - 5 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton
Paropsisterna octosignata (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 5 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton
Platybrachys sp. (genus) (A gum hopper) at Scullin, ACT - 5 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton
Clania ignobilis (Faggot Case Moth) at Scullin, ACT - 5 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton
Chalcopteroides spectabilis (Rainbow darkling beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 5 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Higgins, ACT - 1 May 2018 by Alison Milton
Scioglyptis lyciaria (White-patch Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Apr 2018 by Alison Milton
Aeolochroma metarhodata (Tea-tree Emerald) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Mar 2018 by Alison Milton
Syneora hemeropa (Ring-tipped Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Mar 2018 by Alison Milton
Scioglyptis lyciaria (White-patch Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Mar 2018 by Alison Milton
Scioglyptis lyciaria (White-patch Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Mar 2018 by Alison Milton
Mnesampela privata (Autumn Gum Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Mar 2018 by Alison Milton
Trichoglossus moluccanus (Rainbow Lorikeet) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Mar 2018 by Alison Milton
Anisolabididae (family) (Unidentified wingless earwig) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Mar 2018 by AlisonMilton
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Mar 2018 by Alison Milton
Scopula optivata (Varied Wave) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Feb 2018 by Alison Milton
Hednota species near grammellus (Pyralid or snout moth) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Feb 2018 by Alison Milton
Miturgidae (family) (False wolf spider) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Jan 2018 by Alison Milton
Isodontia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Grass-carrying wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Jan 2018 by Alison Milton
Hypertrophidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Twig Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Dec 2017 by AlisonMilton
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Nov 2017 by AlisonMilton
Lehtinelagia prasina (Leek-green flower spider) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Nov 2017 by Alison Milton
Psilosticha attacta (Looper Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Nov 2017 by AlisonMilton
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Scullin, ACT - 15 Nov 2017 by Alison Milton
Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Nov 2017 by Alison Milton
Clubiona sp. (genus) (Unidentified Stout Sac Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2017 by Alison Milton
Chelepteryx collesi (White-stemmed Gum Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2017 by Alison Milton
Salsa sp. (genus) (Orb-weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2017 by AlisonMilton
Mantodea (order) (Unidentified praying mantis) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2017 by AlisonMilton
Thema macroscia (A concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2017 by AlisonMilton
Ectinorhynchus sp. (genus) (A Stiletto Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Oct 2017 by AlisonMilton
Leptocneria reducta (White cedar moth) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Sep 2017 by Alison Milton
Platybrachys sp. (genus) (A gum hopper) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Sep 2017 by AlisonMilton
Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Sep 2017 by Alison Milton
Archimantis sp. (genus) (Large Brown Mantis) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Sep 2017 by AlisonMilton
Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Sep 2017 by AlisonMilton
Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Sep 2017 by AlisonMilton
Sturnus vulgaris (Common Starling) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton
Morna florens (Shield bug) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Aug 2017 by AlisonMilton
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton
Romulea minutiflora (Small-flowered Onion Grass) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Aug 2017 by AlisonMilton
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton
Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Jul 2017 by AlisonMilton
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Scullin, ACT - 7 May 2017 by Alison Milton
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Apr 2016 by Alison Milton
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Apr 2016 by Alison Milton
Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Apr 2008 by Alison Milton
Psilogramma casuarinae (Privet Hawk Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jan 2008 by Alison Milton
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2006 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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