Goniaea opomaloides

Mimetic Gumleaf Grasshopper at Dunlop, ACT

Goniaea opomaloides at Dunlop, ACT - 4 Nov 2019
Goniaea opomaloides at Dunlop, ACT - 4 Nov 2019
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Identification history

Goniaea opomaloides 3 Dec 2019 RogerF
Goniaea opomaloides 7 Nov 2019 RogerF
Goniaea sp. (genus) 7 Nov 2019 CathB

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RogerF wrote:
   8 Nov 2019
I not entirely certain of this ID as this species does not usually exhibit such dark colour morphs. Was the nymph on formerly burnt ground or a generally dark background?
CathB wrote:
   9 Nov 2019
The area was burnt in March 2018 and there is quite a bit of bare soil, but no visible charcoal any more.

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Inopus rubriceps (Sugarcane Soldier Fly) at Dunlop, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by CathB
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Hypoxis hygrometrica var. villosisepala (Golden Weather-grass) at Dunlop, ACT - 25 Feb 2020 by CathB
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Notoncus sp. (genus) (A Notoncus ant) at Dunlop, ACT - 19 Jan 2020 by CathB
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Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Dunlop, ACT - 9 Jan 2020 by CathB
Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Dunlop, ACT - 2 Jan 2020 by CathB
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Dunlop, ACT - 17 Dec 2019 by CathB
Iridomyrmex rufoniger (Tufted Tyrant Ant) at Dunlop, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by CathB
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Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Dunlop, ACT - 24 Nov 2019 by CathB
Cymbacha ocellata (Crab spider) at Dunlop, ACT - 24 Nov 2019 by CathB
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Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Dunlop, ACT - 19 Nov 2019 by CathB
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Zodariidae (family) (Unidentified Ant spider or Spotted ground spider) at Dunlop, ACT - 11 Nov 2019 by CathB
Meranoplus sp. (genus) (Shield Ant) at Dunlop, ACT - 5 Nov 2019 by CathB
Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Dunlop, ACT - 5 Nov 2019 by CathB
Habronestes sp. (genus) (An ant-eating spider) at Dunlop, ACT - 5 Nov 2019 by CathB
Rytidosperma sp. (Wallaby Grass) at Dunlop, ACT - 5 Nov 2019 by CathB
Australiphthiria (genus) (Bee fly) at Cook, ACT - 5 Nov 2019 by CathB
Phasia sp. (genus) (A bristle fly) at Cook, ACT - 5 Nov 2019 by CathB
Olbonoma triptycha (Chezela Group) at Dunlop, ACT - 4 Nov 2019 by CathB
Paropsisterna nigerrima (Leaf beetle, Button beetle) at Dunlop, ACT - 4 Nov 2019 by CathB
Servaea sp. (genus) (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Dunlop, ACT - 4 Nov 2019 by CathB
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Dunlop, ACT - 4 Nov 2019 by CathB
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Lophyrotoma analis (Sawfly, Ironbark Sawfly) at Cook, ACT - 2 Oct 2019 by CathB
Perunga ochracea (Perunga grasshopper, Cross-dressing Grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 29 Sep 2019 by CathB
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Cook, ACT - 4 May 2019 by CathB
Anacornutipo lignosa (Leafhopper) at Dunlop, ACT - 24 Apr 2019 by CathB
Cyperus sphaeroideus (Scented Sedge) at Dunlop, ACT - 10 Feb 2019 by CathB
Panicum capillare/hillmanii (Exotic/Invasive Panic Grass) at Cook, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by CathB
Juncus sp. (A Rush) at Cook, ACT - 7 Feb 2019 by CathB
Geranium sp. Pleated sepals (D.E.Albrecht 4707) Vic. Herbarium at Cook, ACT - 6 Feb 2019 by CathB
Plantago gaudichaudii (Narrow Plantain) at Dunlop, ACT - 6 Feb 2019 by CathB
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Dunlop, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by CathB
Eragrostis brownii (Common Love Grass) at Dunlop, ACT - 2 Feb 2019 by CathB
Suhpalacsa sp. (genus) (Owlfly) at Dunlop, ACT - 21 Jan 2019 by CathB
Phalaris aquatica (Phalaris, Australian Canary Grass) at Dunlop, ACT - 19 Jan 2019 by CathB
Eleusine tristachya (Goose Grass, Crab Grass, American Crows-Foot Grass) at Cook, ACT - 19 Jan 2019 by CathB
Euchiton sphaericus (Star Cudweed) at Cook, ACT - 17 Jan 2019 by CathB
Petrorhagia nanteuilii (Proliferous Pink, Childling Pink) at Cook, ACT - 17 Jan 2019 by CathB
Austrostipa bigeniculata (Kneed Speargrass) at Cook, ACT - 16 Jan 2019 by CathB
Dysphania pumilio (Small Crumbweed) at Cook, ACT - 16 Jan 2019 by CathB
Persicaria prostrata (Creeping Knotweed) at Cook, ACT - 15 Jan 2019 by CathB
Poa labillardierei (Common Tussock Grass, River Tussock Grass) at Cook, ACT - 15 Jan 2019 by CathB
Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass) at Cook, ACT - 15 Jan 2019 by CathB
Gastrimargus musicus (Yellow-winged Locust or Grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 15 Jan 2019 by CathB
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Cook, ACT - 7 Jan 2019 by CathB
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  • 4 Nov 2019 02:40 PM Recorded on
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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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