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Rhytidoponera metallica

Greenhead ant at ANBG

Rhytidoponera metallica at ANBG - 4 May 2019

Rhytidoponera metallica at ANBG - 4 May 2019

Identification history

Rhytidoponera metallica	5 May 2019	Jon Lewis
Unidentified	5 May 2019	Christine

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Neuroptera (order) (Unidentified lacewing) at ANBG - 4 Aug 2020 by Tim L

Cymbacha ocellata (Facemask crab spider) at ANBG - 2 Aug 2020 by Tim L

Prostheclina sp (genus) (A jumping spider) at ANBG - 28 Jul 2020 by Tim L

Collembola sp. (order) (Unidentified springtail) at ANBG - 26 Jun 2020 by Tim L

Psychodidae sp. (family) (Moth Fly, Drain Fly) at ANBG - 9 Jun 2020 by Tim L

Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at ANBG - 6 Jun 2020 by JimboSlice56

Alticini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified flea beetle) at ANBG - 4 Jun 2020 by Roger

Psychodidae sp. (family) (Moth Fly, Drain Fly) at ANBG - 2 Jun 2020 by Tim L

Paronellidae sp. (family) (Paronellid springtail) at ANBG - 29 May 2020 by Tim L

Prostheclina sp (genus) (A jumping spider) at ANBG - 20 Mar 2020 by Roger

Halone sejuncta (Variable Halone) at ANBG - 20 Mar 2020 by Roger

Leioproctus (Leioproctus) irroratus (Yellow-shouldered Bee) at ANBG - 17 Mar 2020 by Tim L

Austrosciapus connexus (Green long-legged fly) at ANBG - 10 Mar 2020 by Roger

Melyridae sp. (family) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at ANBG - 29 Feb 2020 by Tim L

Mallada traviatus (Goldeneye Lacewing) at ANBG - 29 Feb 2020 by Tim L

Gastropoda sp. (class) CNM1 (A snail) at ANBG - 29 Feb 2020 by Tim L

Thomisus sp. (genus) (A crab spider) at ANBG - 25 Feb 2020 by Tim L

Leioproctus (Leioproctus) irroratus (Yellow-shouldered Bee) at ANBG - 20 Feb 2020 by PeterA

Gasteruption sp. (genus) (Gasteruptiid wasp) at ANBG - 20 Feb 2020 by PeterA

Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) primulipictus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at ANBG - 20 Feb 2020 by PeterA

Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at ANBG - 10 Feb 2020 by PeterR

Tiphiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at ANBG - 19 Jan 2020 by Tim L

Gastropoda sp. (class) (Unidentified snail or slug) at ANBG - 19 Jan 2020 by Tim L

Tiphiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at ANBG - 17 Jan 2020 by Tim L

Tiphiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at ANBG - 14 Jan 2020 by Tim L

Archichauliodes sp. (genus) (Dobson fly) at ANBG - 14 Jan 2020 by Tim L

Formosia (Euamphibolia) speciosa (Bristle fly) at ANBG - 27 Dec 2019 by Tim L

Gastropoda sp. (class) CNM1 (A snail) at ANBG - 17 Dec 2019 by Tim L

Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at ANBG - 1 Dec 2019 by rawshorty

Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at ANBG - 1 Dec 2019 by rawshorty

Atomosiini (tribe) (Atomosiine robber fly) at ANBG - 19 Nov 2019 by Tim L

Tettigoniidae sp. (family) (Unidentified katydid) at ANBG - 8 Nov 2019 by Tim L

Miridae sp. (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at ANBG - 8 Nov 2019 by Tim L

Fulgoroidea sp. (superfamily) (Unidentified fulgoroid planthopper) at ANBG - 5 Nov 2019 by Tim L

Temnosternus planiusculus (Longhorn beetle) at ANBG - 24 Oct 2019 by Tim L

Thomisidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Crab spider or Flower spider) at ANBG - 22 Oct 2019 by Tim L

Calliphora ochracea (Reddish Brown blowfly) at ANBG - 1 Oct 2019 by Tim L

Rivellia sp. (genus) (Signal fly) at ANBG - 27 Sep 2019 by Tim L

Calliphora ochracea (Reddish Brown blowfly) at ANBG - 27 Sep 2019 by Tim L

Calliphora ochracea (Reddish Brown blowfly) at ANBG - 27 Sep 2019 by Tim L

Tiphiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at ANBG - 20 Sep 2019 by Tim L

Psychodidae sp. (family) (Moth Fly, Drain Fly) at ANBG - 20 Sep 2019 by Tim L

Melanterius sp. (genus) (Unidentified Melanterius weevil) at ANBG - 18 Sep 2019 by Tim L

Eumeninae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at ANBG - 13 Sep 2019 by Alison Milton

Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at ANBG - 13 Sep 2019 by Alison Milton

Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at ANBG - 13 Sep 2019 by Alison Milton

Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at ANBG - 13 Sep 2019 by Alison Milton

Tmarus marmoreus (Marbled crab spider) at ANBG - 13 Sep 2019 by Tim L

Thynninae sp. (subfamily) (Smooth flower wasp) at ANBG - 13 Sep 2019 by Tim L

Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at ANBG - 13 Sep 2019 by Tim L

Araneidae sp. (family) (Orb weaver) at ANBG - 12 Sep 2019 by Tim L

Austrolimnophila antiqua (Crane fly) at ANBG - 12 Sep 2019 by Tim L

Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at ANBG - 10 Sep 2019 by Tim L

Prostheclina sp (genus) (A jumping spider) at ANBG - 3 Sep 2019 by Tim L

Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at ANBG - 30 Aug 2019 by Alison Milton

Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) at ANBG - 30 Aug 2019 by Alison Milton

Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at ANBG - 30 Aug 2019 by Alison Milton

Acanthiza lineata (Striated Thornbill) at ANBG - 30 Aug 2019 by Alison Milton

Nesoptilotis leucotis (White-eared Honeyeater) at ANBG - 30 Aug 2019 by Alison Milton

Tiphiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at ANBG - 28 Aug 2019 by Tim L

Chrysopidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Green lacewing) at ANBG - 28 Aug 2019 by Tim L

Cicadellidae sp. (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at ANBG - 28 Aug 2019 by Tim L

Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at ANBG - 26 Aug 2019 by RodDeb

Homalictus sp. (genus) (Native bee) at ANBG - 26 Aug 2019 by Tim L

Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at ANBG - 26 Aug 2019 by Tim L

Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at ANBG - 22 Aug 2019 by JohnBundock

Araneidae sp. (family) (Orb weaver) at ANBG - 19 Aug 2019 by Tim L

Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at ANBG - 19 Aug 2019 by Tim L

Doratifera oxleyi (Painted Cup Moth) at ANBG - 16 Aug 2019 by Tim L

Ropalidia plebeiana (Small brown paper wasp) at ANBG - 16 Aug 2019 by Tim L

Cryptanusia sp. (genus) (A parasite wasp) at ANBG - 14 Aug 2019 by Tim L

Neuroptera (order) (Unidentified lacewing) at ANBG - 12 Aug 2019 by Tim L

Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at ANBG - 12 Aug 2019 by Tim L

Polyrhachis sp. (genus) (A spiny ant) at ANBG - 7 Aug 2019 by Tim L

Pentatomoidea (superfamily) (Unidentified Shield or Stink bug) at ANBG - 7 Aug 2019 by Tim L

Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at ANBG - 2 Aug 2019 by Tim L

Acanthiza lineata (Striated Thornbill) at ANBG - 30 Jul 2019 by Tim L

Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at ANBG - 30 Jul 2019 by Tim L

Zoothera lunulata (Bassian Thrush) at ANBG - 20 Jul 2019 by Lisa.Jok

Braconidae sp. (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at ANBG - 16 Jul 2019 by Tim L

Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at ANBG - 11 Jun 2019 by Tim L

Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at ANBG - 31 May 2019 by Tim L

Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at ANBG - 31 May 2019 by Tim L

Camponotus sp. (genus) (A sugar ant) at ANBG - 31 May 2019 by Tim L

Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order) (Unidentified bark louse) at ANBG - 31 May 2019 by Tim L

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Amauroderma rude (Red-staining Stalked Polypore) at ANBG - 20 May 2019 by kdm

Milichiidae (family) (Freeloader fly) at ANBG - 16 May 2019 by Tim L

Vespula germanica (European wasp) at ANBG - 11 May 2019 by Tim L

Vespula germanica (European wasp) at ANBG - 11 May 2019 by Tim L

Vespula germanica (European wasp) at ANBG - 11 May 2019 by Tim L

Prostheclina sp (genus) (A jumping spider) at ANBG - 9 May 2019 by Tim L

Leioproctus (Leioproctus) amabilis (A plaster bee) at ANBG - 9 May 2019 by Tim L

Polyrhachis ammon (Golden-tailed spiny ant) at ANBG - 4 May 2019 by Christine

Cantharellus sp. at ANBG - 3 May 2019 by Alison Milton

Hirudinea sp. (subclass) (A Leech) at ANBG - 3 May 2019 by Tim L

Collembola sp. (order) (Unidentified springtail) at ANBG - 30 Apr 2019 by Tim L

Polyrhachis ammon (Golden-tailed spiny ant) at ANBG - 25 Aug 2020 by Tim L

Microtropesa sp. (genus) (Tachinid fly) at ANBG - 25 Aug 2020 by Roger

Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at ANBG - 11 Aug 2020 by Tim L

Neuroptera (order) (Unidentified lacewing) at ANBG - 4 Aug 2020 by Tim L

Cymbacha ocellata (Facemask crab spider) at ANBG - 2 Aug 2020 by Tim L

Prostheclina sp (genus) (A jumping spider) at ANBG - 28 Jul 2020 by Tim L

Collembola sp. (order) (Unidentified springtail) at ANBG - 26 Jun 2020 by Tim L

Psychodidae sp. (family) (Moth Fly, Drain Fly) at ANBG - 9 Jun 2020 by Tim L

Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at ANBG - 6 Jun 2020 by JimboSlice56

Alticini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified flea beetle) at ANBG - 4 Jun 2020 by Roger

Psychodidae sp. (family) (Moth Fly, Drain Fly) at ANBG - 2 Jun 2020 by Tim L

Paronellidae sp. (family) (Paronellid springtail) at ANBG - 29 May 2020 by Tim L

Prostheclina sp (genus) (A jumping spider) at ANBG - 20 Mar 2020 by Roger

Halone sejuncta (Variable Halone) at ANBG - 20 Mar 2020 by Roger

Leioproctus (Leioproctus) irroratus (Yellow-shouldered Bee) at ANBG - 17 Mar 2020 by Tim L

Austrosciapus connexus (Green long-legged fly) at ANBG - 10 Mar 2020 by Roger

Melyridae sp. (family) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at ANBG - 29 Feb 2020 by Tim L

Mallada traviatus (Goldeneye Lacewing) at ANBG - 29 Feb 2020 by Tim L

Gastropoda sp. (class) CNM1 (A snail) at ANBG - 29 Feb 2020 by Tim L

Thomisus sp. (genus) (A crab spider) at ANBG - 25 Feb 2020 by Tim L

Leioproctus (Leioproctus) irroratus (Yellow-shouldered Bee) at ANBG - 20 Feb 2020 by PeterA

Gasteruption sp. (genus) (Gasteruptiid wasp) at ANBG - 20 Feb 2020 by PeterA

Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) primulipictus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at ANBG - 20 Feb 2020 by PeterA

Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at ANBG - 10 Feb 2020 by PeterR

Tiphiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at ANBG - 19 Jan 2020 by Tim L

Gastropoda sp. (class) (Unidentified snail or slug) at ANBG - 19 Jan 2020 by Tim L

Tiphiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at ANBG - 17 Jan 2020 by Tim L

Tiphiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at ANBG - 14 Jan 2020 by Tim L

Archichauliodes sp. (genus) (Dobson fly) at ANBG - 14 Jan 2020 by Tim L

Formosia (Euamphibolia) speciosa (Bristle fly) at ANBG - 27 Dec 2019 by Tim L

Gastropoda sp. (class) CNM1 (A snail) at ANBG - 17 Dec 2019 by Tim L

Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at ANBG - 1 Dec 2019 by rawshorty

Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at ANBG - 1 Dec 2019 by rawshorty

Atomosiini (tribe) (Atomosiine robber fly) at ANBG - 19 Nov 2019 by Tim L

Tettigoniidae sp. (family) (Unidentified katydid) at ANBG - 8 Nov 2019 by Tim L

Miridae sp. (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at ANBG - 8 Nov 2019 by Tim L

Fulgoroidea sp. (superfamily) (Unidentified fulgoroid planthopper) at ANBG - 5 Nov 2019 by Tim L

Temnosternus planiusculus (Longhorn beetle) at ANBG - 24 Oct 2019 by Tim L

Thomisidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Crab spider or Flower spider) at ANBG - 22 Oct 2019 by Tim L

Calliphora ochracea (Reddish Brown blowfly) at ANBG - 1 Oct 2019 by Tim L

Rivellia sp. (genus) (Signal fly) at ANBG - 27 Sep 2019 by Tim L

Calliphora ochracea (Reddish Brown blowfly) at ANBG - 27 Sep 2019 by Tim L

Calliphora ochracea (Reddish Brown blowfly) at ANBG - 27 Sep 2019 by Tim L

Tiphiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at ANBG - 20 Sep 2019 by Tim L

Psychodidae sp. (family) (Moth Fly, Drain Fly) at ANBG - 20 Sep 2019 by Tim L

Melanterius sp. (genus) (Unidentified Melanterius weevil) at ANBG - 18 Sep 2019 by Tim L

Eumeninae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at ANBG - 13 Sep 2019 by Alison Milton

Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at ANBG - 13 Sep 2019 by Alison Milton

Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at ANBG - 13 Sep 2019 by Alison Milton

Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at ANBG - 13 Sep 2019 by Alison Milton

Tmarus marmoreus (Marbled crab spider) at ANBG - 13 Sep 2019 by Tim L

Thynninae sp. (subfamily) (Smooth flower wasp) at ANBG - 13 Sep 2019 by Tim L

Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at ANBG - 13 Sep 2019 by Tim L

Araneidae sp. (family) (Orb weaver) at ANBG - 12 Sep 2019 by Tim L

Austrolimnophila antiqua (Crane fly) at ANBG - 12 Sep 2019 by Tim L

Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at ANBG - 10 Sep 2019 by Tim L

Prostheclina sp (genus) (A jumping spider) at ANBG - 3 Sep 2019 by Tim L

Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at ANBG - 30 Aug 2019 by Alison Milton

Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) at ANBG - 30 Aug 2019 by Alison Milton

Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at ANBG - 30 Aug 2019 by Alison Milton

Acanthiza lineata (Striated Thornbill) at ANBG - 30 Aug 2019 by Alison Milton

Nesoptilotis leucotis (White-eared Honeyeater) at ANBG - 30 Aug 2019 by Alison Milton

Tiphiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at ANBG - 28 Aug 2019 by Tim L

Chrysopidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Green lacewing) at ANBG - 28 Aug 2019 by Tim L

Cicadellidae sp. (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at ANBG - 28 Aug 2019 by Tim L

Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at ANBG - 26 Aug 2019 by RodDeb

Homalictus sp. (genus) (Native bee) at ANBG - 26 Aug 2019 by Tim L

Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at ANBG - 26 Aug 2019 by Tim L

Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at ANBG - 22 Aug 2019 by JohnBundock

Araneidae sp. (family) (Orb weaver) at ANBG - 19 Aug 2019 by Tim L

Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at ANBG - 19 Aug 2019 by Tim L

Doratifera oxleyi (Painted Cup Moth) at ANBG - 16 Aug 2019 by Tim L

Ropalidia plebeiana (Small brown paper wasp) at ANBG - 16 Aug 2019 by Tim L

Cryptanusia sp. (genus) (A parasite wasp) at ANBG - 14 Aug 2019 by Tim L

Neuroptera (order) (Unidentified lacewing) at ANBG - 12 Aug 2019 by Tim L

Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at ANBG - 12 Aug 2019 by Tim L

Polyrhachis sp. (genus) (A spiny ant) at ANBG - 7 Aug 2019 by Tim L

Pentatomoidea (superfamily) (Unidentified Shield or Stink bug) at ANBG - 7 Aug 2019 by Tim L

Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at ANBG - 2 Aug 2019 by Tim L

Acanthiza lineata (Striated Thornbill) at ANBG - 30 Jul 2019 by Tim L

Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at ANBG - 30 Jul 2019 by Tim L

Zoothera lunulata (Bassian Thrush) at ANBG - 20 Jul 2019 by Lisa.Jok

Braconidae sp. (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at ANBG - 16 Jul 2019 by Tim L

Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at ANBG - 11 Jun 2019 by Tim L

Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at ANBG - 31 May 2019 by Tim L

Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at ANBG - 31 May 2019 by Tim L

Camponotus sp. (genus) (A sugar ant) at ANBG - 31 May 2019 by Tim L

Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order) (Unidentified bark louse) at ANBG - 31 May 2019 by Tim L

Rhytidoponera metallica (Greenhead ant) at ANBG - 25 May 2019 by Christine

Amauroderma rude (Red-staining Stalked Polypore) at ANBG - 20 May 2019 by kdm

Milichiidae (family) (Freeloader fly) at ANBG - 16 May 2019 by Tim L

Vespula germanica (European wasp) at ANBG - 11 May 2019 by Tim L

Vespula germanica (European wasp) at ANBG - 11 May 2019 by Tim L

Vespula germanica (European wasp) at ANBG - 11 May 2019 by Tim L

Prostheclina sp (genus) (A jumping spider) at ANBG - 9 May 2019 by Tim L

Leioproctus (Leioproctus) amabilis (A plaster bee) at ANBG - 9 May 2019 by Tim L

Polyrhachis ammon (Golden-tailed spiny ant) at ANBG - 4 May 2019 by Christine

Cantharellus sp. at ANBG - 3 May 2019 by Alison Milton

Hirudinea sp. (subclass) (A Leech) at ANBG - 3 May 2019 by Tim L

Collembola sp. (order) (Unidentified springtail) at ANBG - 30 Apr 2019 by Tim L

Location information

Coordinates 149.107063-35.277128
Maps ANBG
Places Acton, ACT

Species information

Not Sensitive
Local Native
Non-Invasive

Sighting information

1 - 3 Abundance
5mm to 12mm Animal size (mm)
4 May 2019 Recorded on
Christine Recorded by

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