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Pherechoa crypsichlora (Hypeninae) at Melba, ACT - 21 Jan 2025 by kasiaaus

Heliozela eucarpa (Heliozelidae, Adeloidea) at Melba, ACT - 15 Jan 2025 by kasiaaus

Prays autocasis (An Ermine moth (Yponomeutidae) at Melba, ACT - 12 Jan 2025 by kasiaaus

Pholodes sinistraria (Sinister or Frilled Bark Moth) at Melba, ACT - 10 Jan 2025 by kasiaaus

Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Melba, ACT - 11 Jan 2025 by kasiaaus

Stagmatophora (genus) (A Cosmet moth (Cosmopteriginae) at Melba, ACT - 23 Oct 2024 by kasiaaus

Schrankia capnophanes (A Noctuid moth (Hypenodinae) at Melba, ACT - 6 Jan 2025 by kasiaaus

Heteromicta aegidia (Pyralidae, Gallerinae) at Melba, ACT - 3 Jan 2025 by kasiaaus

Latest sightings

Unidentified Parasitic wasp (numerous families) at Melba, ACT - 12 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Acroceuthes metaxanthana (Dog-faced Bell Moth) at Melba, ACT - 11 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Moerarchis inconcisella (A tineid moth) at Melba, ACT - 11 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Elhamma australasiae (A Swift or Ghost moth (Hepialidae)) at Melba, ACT - 11 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Thynnidae Family at Melba, ACT - 11 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Porismus strigatus (Pied Lacewing) at Melba, ACT - 11 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Ommatoiulus moreleti at Melba, ACT - 11 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Pyroderces falcatella (Cornworm) at Melba, ACT - 10 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Chalcidoidea (superfamily) (A gall wasp or Chalcid wasp) at Melba, ACT - 10 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Heteroconis maculata at Melba, ACT - 10 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Unidentified Caddisfly (Trichoptera) at Melba, ACT - 10 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Holocola thalassinana (A Leafroller Moth) at Melba, ACT - 10 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Unidentified Scarab beetle (Scarabaeidae) at Melba, ACT - 10 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Anthicinae (subfamily) (Ant-like flower beetles, ant-like beetles) at Melba, ACT - 9 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Calliphora stygia (Brown blowfly or Brown bomber) at Melba, ACT - 9 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Unidentified Parasitic wasp (numerous families) at Melba, ACT - 9 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Psychoda alternata (Trickling Filter Fly) at Melba, ACT - 9 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Holocola thalassinana (A Leafroller Moth) at Melba, ACT - 9 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Unidentified Rove beetles (Staphylinidae) at Melba, ACT - 9 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Melba, ACT - 9 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Hydroptilidae (family) at Melba, ACT - 9 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Anestia semiochrea (Marbled Footman) at Melba, ACT - 9 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Scopula optivata (Varied Wave) at Melba, ACT - 9 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Labarrus cincticulus (Scarab beetle) at Melba, ACT - 9 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Proteuxoa provisional species 3 at Melba, ACT - 9 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Melba, ACT - 9 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Rhipicera femorata (Feather-horned beetle) at Melba, ACT - 9 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Hednota species near grammellus (Pyralid or snout moth) at Melba, ACT - 8 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Conoeca guildingi (A case moth) at Melba, ACT - 8 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Nola pothina (Pothina Tuft-moth) at Melba, ACT - 8 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Orthaga thyrisalis (Teatree Web Moth) at Melba, ACT - 8 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Lepidoscia confluens (A Case moth) at Melba, ACT - 8 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order) (Unidentified plant louse) at Melba, ACT - 8 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Colgar sp. (genus) (Pink Planthopper) at Melba, ACT - 8 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Thallarcha partita (Dark-banded Footman) at Melba, ACT - 8 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Unidentified Parasitic wasp (numerous families) at Melba, ACT - 8 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Castulo doubledayi (Doubleday's Footman) at Melba, ACT - 8 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Psyllidae sp. (family) at Melba, ACT - 8 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Unidentified True fly (Diptera) at Melba, ACT - 8 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Heteroconis maculata (A dusky lacewing) at Melba, ACT - 8 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Oecophoridae provisional species 11 at Melba, ACT - 7 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Eutorna tricasis (A Depressariid moth) at Melba, ACT - 7 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Nesoclutha phryne (Australian Grass Leafhopper) at Melba, ACT - 8 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at Melba, ACT - 8 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Maiestas vetus (A leafhopper) at Melba, ACT - 8 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Palimmeces (genus) (a Philobota Group moth) at Melba, ACT - 7 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Unidentified Beetle (Coleoptera) at Melba, ACT - 7 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Gastrinodes argoplaca (Cryptic Bark Moth) at Melba, ACT - 7 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Proteuxoa porphyrescens (A Noctuid moth) at Melba, ACT - 7 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Cicadellidae (family) at Melba, ACT - 6 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Unidentified Curved-horn moth (all Gelechioidea except Oecophoridae) at Melba, ACT - 6 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Batracomorphus sp. (genus) (An Iassinae leafhopper) at Melba, ACT - 6 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Batracomorphus sp. (genus) (An Iassinae leafhopper) at Melba, ACT - 6 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Ardozyga thermochroa (A Gelechioid moth) at Melba, ACT - 6 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Opogona stereodyta (Tineid moth) at Melba, ACT - 6 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Cardiaspina sp. (genus) (Lace or Basket lerp) at Melba, ACT - 6 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Eupselia melanostrepta (A Twig moth) at Melba, ACT - 6 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Sciaridae sp. (family) (Black fungus gnat) at Melba, ACT - 6 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Unidentified Beetle (Coleoptera) at Melba, ACT - 6 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Faveria tritalis (Couchgrass Webworm) at Melba, ACT - 6 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Nacoleia mesochlora (Pied Crambid) at Melba, ACT - 6 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Diomocoris (genus) (A mirid bug) at Melba, ACT - 5 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Mycetophila (genus) (A fungus gnat) at Melba, ACT - 5 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Melba, ACT - 5 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Platycoris sp. (genus) (A Stink Bug) at Melba, ACT - 5 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Halone coryphoea (Eastern Halone moth) at Melba, ACT - 5 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Unidentified Leafhopper or planthopper (Hemiptera, several families) at Melba, ACT - 5 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Lestremia (genus) (A gall midge) at Melba, ACT - 5 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Erechthias acontistes (Tineidae) at Melba, ACT - 5 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Stagmatophora argyrostrepta (A cosmet moth) at Melba, ACT - 5 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Homoeosoma vagella at Melba, ACT - 5 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Hednota relatalis (A Crambid moth) at Melba, ACT - 5 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Capua dura (A Tortricid moth) at Melba, ACT - 5 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Stathmopoda (genus) (A curved-horn moth) at Melba, ACT - 5 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Nesoclutha phryne (Australian Grass Leafhopper) at Melba, ACT - 5 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Tortricopsis pyroptis (A Concealer moth (Wingia Group)) at Melba, ACT - 5 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Leptozestis and Trachydora (genera) (A cosmet moth) at Melba, ACT - 5 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Adoxia benallae (Leaf beetle) at Melba, ACT - 5 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Unidentified Beetle (Coleoptera) at Melba, ACT - 5 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Unidentified Beetle (Coleoptera) at Melba, ACT - 5 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Unidentified Beetle (Coleoptera) at Melba, ACT - 5 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Unidentified Beetle (Coleoptera) at Melba, ACT - 5 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Phauloplana illuta (Wingia Group) at Melba, ACT - 5 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Elachista flammula (A Gelechioid moth (Elachistidae) at Melba, ACT - 5 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Corticariinae (subfamily) at Melba, ACT - 5 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Gnaphosidae (family) (Ground spider) at Melba, ACT - 5 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Isochorista chaodes (A Tortricid moth (Tortricinae)) at Melba, ACT - 5 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Gisilia thoracista (Cosmopterigidae, Chrysopeleiinae) at Melba, ACT - 5 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Clarana clarana (A Tortricid moth) at Melba, ACT - 3 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Blastobasis tarda (Gelechioidea) at Melba, ACT - 3 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Melba, ACT - 3 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Diomocoris (genus) (A mirid bug) at Melba, ACT - 3 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Lioprosopa rhodobaphella or nearby species at Melba, ACT - 3 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Hednota megalarcha (A Crambid moth) at Melba, ACT - 3 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Dryadaula anthracorma (A Clothes moth (Dryadaulinae, Tineidae) at Melba, ACT - 3 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Meranda susialis (Three-lined Snout) at Melba, ACT - 2 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Isotenes miserana (Orange Fruit Borer) at Melba, ACT - 3 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Hednota species near grammellus (Pyralid or snout moth) at Melba, ACT - 2 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Mataeomera mesotaenia (Large Scale Moth) at Melba, ACT - 2 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Acroceuthes metaxanthana (Dog-faced Bell Moth) at Melba, ACT - 2 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

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Discussion

JonLewis wrote:

Yesterday

Think this is a wingless flower wasp. Over to the experts!

Thynnidae Family

SimonDunstan wrote:

Yesterday

Great find!

Thynnidae Family

kasiaaus wrote:

Yesterday

That fits perfectly. Thank you Wendy.

Temnogyropa stenomorpha

WendyEM wrote:

Yesterday

https://bold-au.hobern.net/specimens.php?taxid=190093

Temnogyropa stenomorpha

Alice wrote:

Yesterday

possibly family Ecnomidae

Trichoptera (order)

Significant sightings

Polytelis alexandrae at Melba, ACT
Araiorrhinus howittii at Melba, ACT
Macrobathra undescribed species No.1 at Melba, ACT
Atesta chiangi at Melba, ACT
Pherechoa crypsichlora at Melba, ACT
Thamnophryne nysias at Melba, ACT
Cynipoidea (superfamily) at Melba, ACT
Mesochorinae (subfamily) at Melba, ACT
Limnaecia phragmitella at Melba, ACT
Opogona cleonyma at Melba, ACT

Recent activity

Moerarchis inconcisella at Melba, ACT

Elhamma australasiae at Melba, ACT

Acroceuthes metaxanthana at Melba, ACT

Acroceuthes metaxanthana at Melba, ACT

Moerarchis inconcisella at Melba, ACT

Elhamma australasiae at Melba, ACT

Thynnidae Family

Palimmeces (genus) at Melba, ACT

Porismus strigatus at Melba, ACT

Palimmeces (genus) at Melba, ACT

Species Richness Score (SRS)

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