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Geometer moth (Geometridae)Melanodes anthracitaria

Black Geometrid at Higgins, ACT

Melanodes anthracitaria at Higgins, ACT - 1 Mar 2020
Melanodes anthracitaria at Higgins, ACT - 1 Mar 2020

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It looked much darker, almost black, but the camera made it look much lighter in colour.

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Latrodectus hasselti (Redback Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Jul 2020 by Alison Milton Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Higgins, ACT - 31 May 2020 by Alison Milton Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Higgins, ACT - 31 May 2020 by Alison Milton Oxycanus dirempta (Variable Oxycanus) at Higgins, ACT - 21 May 2020 by Alison Milton Achyra affinitalis (Cotton Web Spinner) at Higgins, ACT - 21 May 2020 by Alison Milton Phrissogonus laticostata (Apple looper moth) at Higgins, ACT - 21 May 2020 by Alison Milton Ectropis excursaria (Common Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 21 May 2020 by Alison Milton Lepidoscia sp. (genus) (Unidentified cone case moth) at Higgins, ACT - 20 May 2020 by Alison Milton Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Higgins, ACT - 20 May 2020 by Alison Milton Hoplostega ochroma (A concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 20 May 2020 by Alison Milton Proteuxoa bistrigula (An Owlet Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 20 May 2020 by Alison Milton Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 19 May 2020 by Alison Milton Ropalidia plebeiana (Small brown paper wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 19 May 2020 by Alison Milton Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Higgins, ACT - 18 May 2020 by Alison Milton Boreoides subulatus (Wingless Soldier Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 10 May 2020 by Alison Milton Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Higgins, ACT - 3 May 2020 by Alison Milton Hypoblemum griseum (A jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton Hypoblemum griseum (A jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton Ethemaia sellata (Grey-banded leaf weevil) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton Leratiomyces ceres (Redlead Roundhead) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton Belenois java (Caper White) at Higgins, ACT - 19 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton Amelora (genus) (A Geometrid moth) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton Pogonortalis doclea (Boatman fly) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton Leratiomyces ceres (Redlead Roundhead) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton Hypoblemum griseum (A jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton Conoderus sp. (genus) (Click beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton Oenosandra boisduvalii (Boisduval's Autumn Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton Zizina otis (Common Grass-blue) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton Scleroderma sp. (Earth balls) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton Monoctenia smerintharia (Dark Leaf Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton Deliochus sp. (genus) (A leaf curling spider) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton Cosmodes elegans (Green blotched moth) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton Proteuxoa sp. (genus) (A Noctuid Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton Monoctenia smerintharia (Dark Leaf Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton Nacoleia rhoeoalis (A Pyralid Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton Achyra affinitalis (Cotton Web Spinner) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Dasygaster padockina (Tasmanian cutworm) at Higgins, ACT - 30 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Nacoleia rhoeoalis (A Pyralid Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Pholodes sinistraria (Sinister Moth, Frilled Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Sphenarches anisodactylus (Geranium Plume Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Culladia cuneiferellus (A crambid moth) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Mnesampela privata (Autumn Gum Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 20 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Orthodera ministralis (Garden mantis) at Higgins, ACT - 20 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Anthela ocellata (Eyespot anthelid moth) at Higgins, ACT - 19 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Nacoleia rhoeoalis (A Pyralid Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 19 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Idaea costaria (White-edged Wave) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Coprinellus etc. (An Inkcap) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Ocybadistes walkeri (Greenish Grass-dart) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Belenois java (Caper White) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Achyra affinitalis (Cotton Web Spinner) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Turneromyia sp. (genus) (Zebra spider wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Platypezidae sp. (family) (Unidentified platypezid fly) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Hypoblemum griseum (A jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Musgraveia sulciventris (Bronze Orange Bug) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Parapalaeosepsis plebeia (Ant Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Hermetia illucens (American Soldier Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Lepidoscia sp. (genus) (Unidentified cone case moth) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Philobota philostaura at Higgins, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Achyra affinitalis (Cotton Web Spinner) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Hednota species near grammellus (Pyralid or snout moth) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Pataeta carbo (Dark Euteliid) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Exaireta spinigera (Garden Soldier Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Chondropyga dorsalis (Cowboy Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Faveria tritalis (Couchgrass Webworm) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Feb 2020 by Alison Milton Anthela ocellata (Eyespot anthelid moth) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Feb 2020 by Alison Milton Dasygnathus trituberculatus (Rhinoceros beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Feb 2020 by Alison Milton Mandalotus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Mandalotus weevil) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Feb 2020 by Alison Milton Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Feb 2020 by Alison Milton Leucocoprinus birnbaumii at Higgins, ACT - 13 Feb 2020 by Alison Milton Eudynamys orientalis (Eastern Koel) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Feb 2020 by Alison Milton Isodontia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Grass-carrying wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 30 Jan 2020 by Alison Milton Arhodia lasiocamparia (Pink Arhodia) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Jan 2020 by Alison Milton Conocephalus upoluensis (Meadow Katydid) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Jan 2020 by Alison Milton Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Jan 2020 by Alison Milton Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Jan 2020 by Alison Milton Eolophus roseicapillus (Galah) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Jan 2020 by Alison Milton Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jan 2020 by Alison Milton Platybrachys decemmacula (Green-faced gum hopper) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jan 2020 by Alison Milton Melolonthinae sp. (subfamily) (Cockchafer) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jan 2020 by Alison Milton Cyclocephala signaticollis (Argentinian scarab) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jan 2020 by Alison Milton Pterohelaeus laticollis (Pie-dish beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jan 2020 by Alison Milton Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jan 2020 by Alison Milton Lepidoptera sp. unclassified ADULT moth (Lepidoptera sp. unclassified ADULT moth) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jan 2020 by Alison Milton
Latrodectus hasselti (Redback Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Jul 2020 by Alison Milton
Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Higgins, ACT - 31 May 2020 by Alison Milton
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Higgins, ACT - 31 May 2020 by Alison Milton
Oxycanus dirempta (Variable Oxycanus) at Higgins, ACT - 21 May 2020 by Alison Milton
Achyra affinitalis (Cotton Web Spinner) at Higgins, ACT - 21 May 2020 by Alison Milton
Phrissogonus laticostata (Apple looper moth) at Higgins, ACT - 21 May 2020 by Alison Milton
Ectropis excursaria (Common Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 21 May 2020 by Alison Milton
Lepidoscia sp. (genus) (Unidentified cone case moth) at Higgins, ACT - 20 May 2020 by Alison Milton
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Higgins, ACT - 20 May 2020 by Alison Milton
Hoplostega ochroma (A concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 20 May 2020 by Alison Milton
Proteuxoa bistrigula (An Owlet Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 20 May 2020 by Alison Milton
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 19 May 2020 by Alison Milton
Ropalidia plebeiana (Small brown paper wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 19 May 2020 by Alison Milton
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Higgins, ACT - 18 May 2020 by Alison Milton
Boreoides subulatus (Wingless Soldier Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 10 May 2020 by Alison Milton
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Higgins, ACT - 3 May 2020 by Alison Milton
Hypoblemum griseum (A jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton
Hypoblemum griseum (A jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton
Ethemaia sellata (Grey-banded leaf weevil) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton
Leratiomyces ceres (Redlead Roundhead) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton
Belenois java (Caper White) at Higgins, ACT - 19 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton
Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton
Amelora (genus) (A Geometrid moth) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton
Pogonortalis doclea (Boatman fly) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton
Leratiomyces ceres (Redlead Roundhead) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton
Hypoblemum griseum (A jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton
Conoderus sp. (genus) (Click beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton
Oenosandra boisduvalii (Boisduval's Autumn Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton
Zizina otis (Common Grass-blue) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton
Scleroderma sp. (Earth balls) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton
Monoctenia smerintharia (Dark Leaf Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton
Deliochus sp. (genus) (A leaf curling spider) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton
Cosmodes elegans (Green blotched moth) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton
Proteuxoa sp. (genus) (A Noctuid Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton
Monoctenia smerintharia (Dark Leaf Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton
Nacoleia rhoeoalis (A Pyralid Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton
Achyra affinitalis (Cotton Web Spinner) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Dasygaster padockina (Tasmanian cutworm) at Higgins, ACT - 30 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Nacoleia rhoeoalis (A Pyralid Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Pholodes sinistraria (Sinister Moth, Frilled Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Sphenarches anisodactylus (Geranium Plume Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Culladia cuneiferellus (A crambid moth) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Mnesampela privata (Autumn Gum Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 20 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Orthodera ministralis (Garden mantis) at Higgins, ACT - 20 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Anthela ocellata (Eyespot anthelid moth) at Higgins, ACT - 19 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Nacoleia rhoeoalis (A Pyralid Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 19 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Idaea costaria (White-edged Wave) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Coprinellus etc. (An Inkcap) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Ocybadistes walkeri (Greenish Grass-dart) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Belenois java (Caper White) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Achyra affinitalis (Cotton Web Spinner) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Turneromyia sp. (genus) (Zebra spider wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Platypezidae sp. (family) (Unidentified platypezid fly) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Hypoblemum griseum (A jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Musgraveia sulciventris (Bronze Orange Bug) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Parapalaeosepsis plebeia (Ant Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Hermetia illucens (American Soldier Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Lepidoscia sp. (genus) (Unidentified cone case moth) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Philobota philostaura at Higgins, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Achyra affinitalis (Cotton Web Spinner) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Hednota species near grammellus (Pyralid or snout moth) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Pataeta carbo (Dark Euteliid) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Exaireta spinigera (Garden Soldier Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Chondropyga dorsalis (Cowboy Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Faveria tritalis (Couchgrass Webworm) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Feb 2020 by Alison Milton
Anthela ocellata (Eyespot anthelid moth) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Feb 2020 by Alison Milton
Dasygnathus trituberculatus (Rhinoceros beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Feb 2020 by Alison Milton
Mandalotus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Mandalotus weevil) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Feb 2020 by Alison Milton
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Feb 2020 by Alison Milton
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii at Higgins, ACT - 13 Feb 2020 by Alison Milton
Eudynamys orientalis (Eastern Koel) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Feb 2020 by Alison Milton
Isodontia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Grass-carrying wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 30 Jan 2020 by Alison Milton
Arhodia lasiocamparia (Pink Arhodia) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Jan 2020 by Alison Milton
Conocephalus upoluensis (Meadow Katydid) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Jan 2020 by Alison Milton
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Jan 2020 by Alison Milton
Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Jan 2020 by Alison Milton
Eolophus roseicapillus (Galah) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Jan 2020 by Alison Milton
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jan 2020 by Alison Milton
Platybrachys decemmacula (Green-faced gum hopper) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jan 2020 by Alison Milton
Melolonthinae sp. (subfamily) (Cockchafer) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jan 2020 by Alison Milton
Cyclocephala signaticollis (Argentinian scarab) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jan 2020 by Alison Milton
Pterohelaeus laticollis (Pie-dish beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jan 2020 by Alison Milton
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jan 2020 by Alison Milton
Lepidoptera sp. unclassified ADULT moth (Lepidoptera sp. unclassified ADULT moth) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jan 2020 by Alison Milton

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Location information

  • Coordinates 149.029582-35.238342
  • Altitude 619.4m
  • Places Higgins, ACT

Species information

  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • 1 Mar 2020 Recorded on
  • Alison Milton Recorded by

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