Heteropelma scaposum

Two-toned caterpillar parasite wasp at Higgins, ACT

Heteropelma scaposum at Higgins, ACT - 11 May 2019
Heteropelma scaposum at Higgins, ACT - 11 May 2019
Heteropelma scaposum at Higgins, ACT - 11 May 2019
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Identification history

Heteropelma scaposum 12 Jun 2019 MichaelBedingfield
Heteropelma scaposum 10 Jun 2019 AlisonMilton

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Follow-up to sighting https://canberra.naturemapr.org/Community/Sightings/Details/4205343 Of the two caterpillars taken into protective custody, one had been paratisied by this wasp.

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Cosmodes elegans (Green Blotched Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Drymaplaneta communis (Eastern Wood Runner, Common Shining Cockroach) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Arrade leucocosmalis (A Hypeninae moth) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Lehtinelagia sp. (genus) (Flower Spider or Crab Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Heliocheilus (genus) (Heliothine moths) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Orthodera ministralis (Green Mantid) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Achyra affinitalis (Cotton Web Spinner) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False garden mantis) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Maratus griseus (Jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Sceliodes cordalis (Eggfruit Caterpillar, Poroporo Fruit Borer) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Aeolochroma metarhodata (Tea-tree Emerald) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Steganopsis melanogaster (A lauxaniid fly) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Monolepta juno at Higgins, ACT - 23 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Mictis profana (Crusader Bug) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified case moth or bagworm) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Metura elongatus (Saunders' case moth) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Circopetes obtusata (Grey Twisted Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Gastrophora henricaria (Fallen-bark Looper, Beautiful Leaf Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False garden mantis) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False garden mantis) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Unplaced externaria (Mahogany Bark Moth (formerly Hypomecis externaria)) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Psilogramma casuarinae (Privet Hawk Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Chrysonoma fascialis (A concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Caedicia sp. (genus) (Katydid) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Agonoscelis rutila (Horehound bug) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Anzora unicolor (Grey Planthopper) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Chrysodeixis (genus) (Green looper) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Isodontia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Grass-carrying wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Anthela ocellata (Eyespot Anthelid moth) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Epilachna sumbana (A Leaf-eating Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Diomus notescens (Little two-spotted ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Aulacophora hilaris (Pumpkin Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Utetheisa pulchelloides (Heliotrope Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Caedicia sp. (genus) (Katydid) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Pholodes sinistraria (Sinister or Frilled Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Sceliodes cordalis (Eggfruit Caterpillar, Poroporo Fruit Borer) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Jan 2019 by Alison Milton
Mythimna (Pseudaletia) convecta (Common Armyworm) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Jan 2019 by Alison Milton
Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta (Blue Banded Bee) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Jan 2019 by AlisonMilton
Psilogramma casuarinae (Privet Hawk Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Jan 2019 by Alison Milton
Anoplognathus porosus (Porosus Christmas beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Jan 2019 by AlisonMilton
Iropoca rotundata (Iropoca rotundata) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Jan 2019 by Alison Milton
Mythimna (Pseudaletia) convecta (Common Armyworm) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Jan 2019 by Alison Milton
Agrotis munda (Brown Cutworm) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Jan 2019 by Alison Milton
Eudynamys orientalis (Pacific Koel) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Jan 2019 by Alison Milton
Pterohelaeus piceus (Pie-dish beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Jan 2019 by Alison Milton
Tasmanicosa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Tasmanicosa wolf spider) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Jan 2019 by AlisonMilton
Mormoscopa phricozona (A Herminiid Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Jan 2019 by Alison Milton
Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Jan 2019 by AlisonMilton
Metistete pimeloides (Comb-clawed beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Jan 2019 by AlisonMilton
Spectrotrota fimbrialis (A Pyralid moth) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Jan 2019 by Alison Milton
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Jan 2019 by AlisonMilton
Musgraveia sulciventris (Bronze Orange Bug) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Jan 2019 by AlisonMilton
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Jan 2019 by Alison Milton
Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Jan 2019 by AlisonMilton
Melobasis purpurascens (A jewel beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Jan 2019 by AlisonMilton
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Jan 2019 by Alison Milton
Thasyraea lepida (Prowling spider) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Jan 2019 by Alison Milton
Eupoecila australasiae (Fiddler Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Jan 2019 by AlisonMilton
Tasmanicosa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Tasmanicosa wolf spider) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Jan 2019 by AlisonMilton
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
Prasinocyma semicrocea (Common Gum Emerald moth) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Jan 2019 by Alison Milton
Psilogramma casuarinae (Privet Hawk Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2019 by Alison Milton
Pterohelaeus piceus (Pie-dish beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Melanodes anthracitaria (Black Geometrid) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Norfolius howensis (Diamond-banded Nymphid) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Dec 2018 by AlisonMilton
Scopula optivata (Varied Wave) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Norfolius howensis (Diamond-banded Nymphid) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2018 by AlisonMilton
Helicoverpa punctigera (Native Budworm) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Cyclocephala signaticollis (Argentinian scarab) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Mormoscopa phricozona (A Herminiid Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Eudynamys orientalis (Pacific Koel) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Sceliphron laetum (Common mud dauber wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Helicoverpa punctigera (Native Budworm) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Stenolemus sp. (genus) (Thread-legged assassin bug) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Aeolochroma metarhodata (Tea-tree Emerald) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Doratifera quadriguttata and casta (Four-spotted Cup Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Dec 2018 by AlisonMilton
Ectropis excursaria (Common Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Cosmodes elegans (Green Blotched Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Ectropis excursaria (Common Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Sericesthis nigrolineata (Dusky pasture scarab) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta (Blue Banded Bee) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Dec 2018 by AlisonMilton

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 11 May 2019 03:28 PM Recorded on
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