Orcus australasiae

Orange-spotted Ladybird at Weetangera, ACT

Orcus australasiae at Weetangera, ACT - 24 Feb 2019
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Identification history

Orcus australasiae 28 Feb 2019 AlisonMilton
Orcus australasiae 28 Feb 2019 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 27 Feb 2019 Harrisi

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   1 Mar 2019
Pretty sure it is the larvae

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Dianella sp. (Flax Lily) at The Pinnacle - 21 Mar 2024 by sangio7
Euphorbia dallachyana (Mat Spurge, Caustic Weed) at The Pinnacle - 6 Feb 2024 by pinnaCLE
Paronychia brasiliana (Brazilian Whitlow) at Weetangera, ACT - 6 Feb 2024 by pinnaCLE
Viola odorata (Sweet Violet, Common Violet) at Weetangera, ACT - 22 Nov 2023 by pinnaCLE
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at The Pinnacle - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Conocephalus upoluensis (Meadow Katydid) at The Pinnacle - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Heteropternis obscurella (A grasshopper) at The Pinnacle - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Elaphodes cervinus (Leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Ancita sp. (genus) (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at The Pinnacle - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Artamus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Mantidae (family) (Egg case of praying mantis) at The Pinnacle - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Dissomorphia australiaria (Dissomorphia australiaria) at The Pinnacle - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Sextius virescens (Acacia horned treehopper) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Obrida fascialis (One banded longicorn) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Calomela parilis (Leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Rhinotia sp. in brunnea-group (A belid weevil) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Calomela moorei (Acacia Leaf Beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Ancita sp. (genus) (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at The Pinnacle - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at The Pinnacle - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Rhinotia filiformis (A belid weevil) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Melobasis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Melobasis jewel Beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Rhinotia sparsa (A belid weevil) at The Pinnacle - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Rhinotia phoenicoptera (Belid weevil) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Ancita sp. (genus) (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at The Pinnacle - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Orthodera ministralis (Green Mantid) at The Pinnacle - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at The Pinnacle - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Adoxia benallae (Leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Calomela parilis (Leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Sextius virescens (Acacia horned treehopper) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Icerya acaciae (Acacia mealy bug) at The Pinnacle - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Aporocera (Aporocera) consors (A leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Melobasis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Melobasis jewel Beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 22 Feb 2023 by Harrisi
Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Weetangera, ACT - 22 Feb 2023 by Harrisi
Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 22 Feb 2023 by Harrisi
Chondrilla juncea (Skeleton Weed) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Polichne parvicauda (Short-tailed Polichne) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Caledia captiva (grasshopper) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Caledia captiva (grasshopper) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Chrysolopus spectabilis (Botany Bay Weevil) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Conocephalus semivittatus (Meadow katydid) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Monolepta froggatti (Leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Rhagigaster ephippiger (Smooth flower wasp) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Perilampus sp. (genus) (A Perilampid wasp) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Rhantus suturalis (A predaceous diving beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Rhinotia sp. in brunnea-group (A belid weevil) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Trilaccus mimeticus (Braconid-mimic plant bug) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Trifolium angustifolium (Narrowleaf Clover) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Dec 2022 by pinnaCLE
Gazania sp. (A Gazania) at Weetangera, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by pinnaCLE
Cladia corallaizon at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Sep 2022 by pinnaCLE
Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 2 Apr 2022 by Harrisi
Orgyia anartoides (Painted Apple Moth) at Weetangera, ACT - 31 Mar 2022 by Harrisi
Prosena sp. (genus) (A bristle fly) at Weetangera, ACT - 25 Mar 2022 by Harrisi
Scopula optivata (Varied Wave) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Mar 2022 by Harrisi
Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Mar 2022 by Harrisi
Rayieria acaciae (Acacia-spotting bug) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Mar 2022 by Harrisi
Melobasis sordida (A Melobasis jewel beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Mar 2022 by Harrisi
Rhipicera (Agathorhipis) femorata (Feather-horned beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Mar 2022 by Harrisi
Diphucrania leucosticta (White-flecked acacia jewel beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Mar 2022 by Harrisi
Rhytiphora albocincta (Longhorn beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Mar 2022 by Harrisi
Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Mar 2022 by Harrisi
Eucalyptus mannifera (Brittle Gum) at Weetangera, ACT - 2 Nov 2021 by pinnaCLE
Acacia decurrens (Green Wattle) at Weetangera, ACT - 19 Jul 2021 by JaneR
Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Weetangera, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by Harrisi
Ancita sp. (genus) (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by Harrisi
Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at Weetangera, ACT - 25 Feb 2021 by pinnaCLE
Diphucrania leucosticta (White-flecked acacia jewel beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 16 Feb 2021 by Harrisi
Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Weetangera, ACT - 16 Feb 2021 by Harrisi
Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 16 Feb 2021 by Harrisi
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Ancita marginicollis (A longhorn beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Calomela vittata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Calomela vittata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Coprinellus etc. (An Inkcap) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by annamacdonald
Panicum capillare/hillmanii (Exotic/Invasive Panic Grass) at Weetangera, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by pinnaCLE
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Mar 2020 by Harrisi
Nemophora (genus) (A Fairy Moth) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Mar 2020 by Harrisi
Pergagrapta polita (Sawfly) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Mar 2020 by Harrisi
Rutilia (Donovanius) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Mar 2020 by Harrisi
Peltoschema oceanica (Oceanica leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 8 Mar 2020 by tpreston
Rhipicera (Agathorhipis) femorata (Feather-horned beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 8 Mar 2020 by tpreston
Rhipicera (Agathorhipis) femorata (Feather-horned beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Mar 2019 by Harrisi
Lymantriinae (subfamily) (Unidentified tussock moths) at Weetangera, ACT - 8 Mar 2019 by Harrisi
Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 8 Mar 2019 by Harrisi
Diphucrania leucosticta (White-flecked acacia jewel beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 8 Mar 2019 by Harrisi
Theseus modestus (Gum tree shield bug) at Weetangera, ACT - 8 Mar 2019 by Harrisi
Ancita marginicollis (A longhorn beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mealybug ladybird) at Weetangera, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 24 Feb 2019 05:10 PM Recorded on
  • Harrisi Recorded by

Additional information

  • Acacia sp. Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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