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Hypogastrura sp. (genus)

A Springtail at Aranda, ACT

Hypogastrura sp. (genus) at Aranda, ACT - 28 Apr 2017
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Identification history

Hypogastrura sp. (genus) 16 Jul 2017 RogerF
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) 15 Jul 2017 CathB

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Seen in an unburnt patch soon after prescribed burn.

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Podomyrma gratiosa (Muscleman tree ant) at Aranda, ACT - 16 May 2023 by CathB
Lycidae sp. (family) (Net-winged beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 14 May 2023 by CathB
Acacia baileyana (Cootamundra Wattle, Golden Mimosa) at Aranda, ACT - 13 May 2023 by lbradley
Halone sejuncta (Variable Halone) at Aranda, ACT - 2 May 2023 by CathB
Hecatesia fenestrata (Common Whistling Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 30 Mar 2023 by CathB
Lasiocampidae (family) immature (Lappet & Snout Moths) at Aranda, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by CathB
Myosotis discolor (Forget-me-not) at Aranda, ACT - 25 Oct 2022 by lbradley
Chrysocephalum semipapposum (Clustered Everlasting) at Aranda, ACT - 25 Oct 2022 by lbradley
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Aranda, ACT - 24 Sep 2022 by lbradley
Exocarpos strictus (Dwarf Cherry) at Aranda, ACT - 18 Sep 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Luzula densiflora (Dense Wood-rush) at Aranda, ACT - 18 Sep 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Daviesia leptophylla (Slender Bitter Pea) at Aranda, ACT - 17 Sep 2022 by lbradley
Rhytidoponera sp. (genus) (Rhytidoponera ant) at Aranda, ACT - 6 Sep 2022 by CathB
Turnix varius (Painted Buttonquail) at Aranda, ACT - 30 Jul 2022 by CathB
Zaprochilus australis (Twig-mimic katydid) at Aranda, ACT - 8 May 2022 by CathB
Nicodamus peregrinus (Common Red and black spider) at Aranda, ACT - 28 Apr 2022 by CathB
Phryganeutis cinerea (Chezala Group moth) at Aranda, ACT - 11 Apr 2022 by CathB
Paraoxypilus tasmaniensis (Black bark mantis or Boxing mantis) at Aranda, ACT - 11 Apr 2022 by CathB
Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order) (Unidentified plant louse) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Apr 2022 by CathB
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Mar 2022 by CathB
Acropolitis rudisana (Family Tortricinae) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Mar 2022 by CathB
Euophryinae sp. (Mr Stripey) undescribed (Mr Stripey) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Mar 2022 by CathB
Servaea villosa (Shaggy-velvet Servaea) at Aranda, ACT - 11 Apr 2021 by CathB
Euryopis sp. (genus) (An ant eating spider) at Aranda, ACT - 22 Jan 2021 by CathB
Nuliodon fishburni (Fishburn's Prowling Coastal Hunter) at Aranda, ACT - 11 Jan 2021 by CathB
Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Dec 2020 by CathB
Lagriini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified lagriine darkling beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Dec 2020 by CathB
Stellaria pungens (Prickly Starwort) at Aranda, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by Jubeyjubes
Wahlenbergia stricta subsp. stricta (Tall Bluebell) at Aranda, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by Jubeyjubes
Clynotis severus (Stern Jumping Spider) at Aranda, ACT - 17 Jan 2020 by CathB
Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Aranda, ACT - 26 Jan 2019 by CathB
Stephanidae (family) (Stephanid wasp) at Aranda, ACT - 26 Dec 2018 by CathB
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) at Aranda, ACT - 17 Aug 2018 by MatthewFrawley
Epithymema incomposita (Chezela group) at Aranda, ACT - 16 Mar 2018 by CathB
Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Aranda, ACT - 16 Mar 2018 by CathB
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Aranda, ACT - 21 Feb 2018 by CathB
Myrmeleontidae (family) (Unidentified Antlion Lacewing) at Aranda, ACT - 1 Feb 2018 by CathB
Tayloria octoblepharum (Moss) at Aranda, ACT - 2 Aug 2017 by CathB
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) at Aranda, ACT - 1 Sep 2016 by CathB
Grevillea sp. (Grevillea) at Aranda, ACT - 1 Sep 2016 by CathB
Postia pelliculosa (A wood-rotting bracket fungus) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Jul 2016 by CathB
Chlorociboria (An elfcup fungus) at Aranda, ACT - 20 Jun 2016 by CathB
Postia pelliculosa (A wood-rotting bracket fungus) at Aranda, ACT - 3 Jun 2016 by CathB
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Aranda, ACT - 9 Mar 2016 by CathB

Location information

Species information

  • Hypogastrura sp. (genus) Scientific name
  • A Springtail Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1,001 - 10,000 Abundance
  • 28 Apr 2017 03:28 PM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by

Additional information

  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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