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Comptosia sp. (genus)

Unidentified Comptosia bee fly at Isaacs, ACT

Comptosia sp. (genus) at Isaacs, ACT - 27 Feb 2019
Comptosia sp. (genus) at Isaacs, ACT - 27 Feb 2019
Comptosia sp. (genus) at Isaacs, ACT - 27 Feb 2019
Comptosia sp. (genus) at Isaacs, ACT - 27 Feb 2019
Comptosia sp. (genus) at Isaacs, ACT - 27 Feb 2019
Comptosia sp. (genus) at Isaacs, ACT - 27 Feb 2019
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Comptosia sp. (genus) 11 Mar 2019 KimPullen
Comptosia sp. (genus) 27 Feb 2019 Mike

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Mike wrote:
   28 Feb 2019
Is this Comptosia apicalis,(p.178 of Insects of South-Eastern Australia)?

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Deroceras species at Isaacs, ACT - 3 Jun 2023 by Mike Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Isaacs, ACT - 12 May 2023 by Mike Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Isaacs, ACT - 6 May 2023 by Mike Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Isaacs, ACT - 9 Apr 2023 by Mike Psychidae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified case moth or bagworm) at Isaacs, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by Mike Chalcidoidea sp. (superfamily) (A gall wasp or Chalcid wasp) at Isaacs, ACT - 7 Apr 2023 by Mike Paropsis variolosa (Variolosa leaf beetle) at Isaacs, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by Mike Poecilocryptus sp. (genus) (Yellow Ichneumon) at Isaacs, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by Mike Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Isaacs, ACT - 27 Mar 2023 by Mike Paropsis variolosa (Variolosa leaf beetle) at Isaacs, ACT - 27 Mar 2023 by Mike Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Isaacs, ACT - 27 Mar 2023 by Mike Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Isaacs, ACT - 27 Mar 2023 by Mike Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Isaacs, ACT - 12 Feb 2023 by Mike Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Isaacs, ACT - 7 Feb 2023 by Mike Labdia deliciosella (A Cosmet moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 7 Feb 2023 by Mike Psychidae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified case moth or bagworm) at Isaacs, ACT - 7 Feb 2023 by Mike Coprinellus etc. (An Inkcap) at Isaacs, ACT - 30 Jan 2023 by Mike Ardices glatignyi (Black and White Tiger Moth (formerly Spilosoma)) at Isaacs, ACT - 30 Jan 2023 by Mike Hyalarcta huebneri (Leafy Case Moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 28 Jan 2023 by Mike Latrodectus hasselti (Redback Spider) at Isaacs, ACT - 30 Dec 2022 by Mike Saproscincus mustelinus (Weasel Skink) at Isaacs, ACT - 13 Dec 2022 by Mike Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Isaacs, ACT - 9 Dec 2022 by Mike Dasypodia selenophora (Southern old lady moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 28 Nov 2022 by Mike Grallina cyanoleuca (Magpie-lark) at Isaacs, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by Mike Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Isaacs, ACT - 3 Nov 2022 by Mike Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Isaacs, ACT - 3 Nov 2022 by Mike Lymantriinae (subfamily) (Unidentified tussock moths) at Isaacs, ACT - 3 Nov 2022 by Mike Ardices canescens (Dark-spotted Tiger Moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 20 Oct 2022 by Mike Acacia boormanii (Snowy River Wattle) at Isaacs, ACT - 4 Oct 2022 by Mike Westringia 'Wynabbie Gem' at Isaacs, ACT - 3 Oct 2022 by Mike Acacia pravissima (Wedge-leaved Wattle, Ovens Wattle) at Isaacs, ACT - 3 Oct 2022 by Mike Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Isaacs, ACT - 30 Jun 2022 by Mike Chlenias banksiaria group (A Geometer moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 22 Jun 2022 by Mike Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Isaacs, ACT - 14 Jun 2022 by Mike Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Isaacs, ACT - 5 May 2022 by Mike Lactarius deliciosus (Saffron Milkcap) at Isaacs, ACT - 30 Apr 2022 by Mike Porela (genus) (A porela moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 17 Apr 2022 by Mike Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Isaacs, ACT - 13 Apr 2022 by Mike Acropolitis rudisana (Family Tortricinae) at Isaacs, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by Mike Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Isaacs, ACT - 12 Mar 2022 by Mike Melanococcus albizziae (Acacia Mealybug) at Isaacs, ACT - 11 Mar 2022 by Mike Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Isaacs, ACT - 10 Mar 2022 by Mike Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Isaacs, ACT - 23 Feb 2022 by Mike Dasypodia selenophora (Southern old lady moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 2 Feb 2022 by Mike Eccymatoge callizona (White-spotted Carpet) at Isaacs, ACT - 2 Feb 2022 by Mike Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Isaacs, ACT - 31 Dec 2021 by Mike Lepidoscia (genus) IMMATURE (Unidentified Cone Case Moth larva, pupa, or case) at Isaacs, ACT - 18 Dec 2021 by Mike Acacia mearnsii (Black Wattle) at Isaacs, ACT - 15 Nov 2021 by Mike Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Isaacs, ACT - 15 Nov 2021 by Mike Cotesia glomerata (Glomerata Wasp) at Isaacs, ACT - 12 Nov 2021 by Mike Cotesia glomerata (Glomerata Wasp) at Isaacs, ACT - 6 Nov 2021 by Mike Gazania rigens (Treasure Flower) at Isaacs, ACT - 21 Oct 2021 by Mike Caenoplana coerulea (Blue Planarian, Blue Garden Flatworm) at Isaacs, ACT - 15 Aug 2021 by Mike Trifolium repens (White Clover) at Isaacs, ACT - 5 Aug 2021 by Mike Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Isaacs, ACT - 21 Jul 2021 by Mike Boreoides subulatus (Wingless Soldier Fly) at Isaacs, ACT - 30 Apr 2021 by Mike Plebs eburnus (Eastern bush orb-weaver) at Isaacs, ACT - 30 Apr 2021 by Mike Hypoperigea tonsa (A noctuid moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 9 Jan 2021 by Mike Doleromyrma sp. (genus) (Brown house ant) at Isaacs, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by Mike Nyctemera amicus (Senecio or Magpie moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 3 Jan 2021 by Mike Epicoma contristis (Yellow-spotted Epicoma Moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by Mike Nyctemera amicus (Senecio or Magpie moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by Mike Cleora displicata (A Cleora Bark Moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by Mike Psilosticha absorpta (Fine-waved Bark Moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by Mike Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 22 Dec 2020 by Mike Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Isaacs, ACT - 21 Dec 2020 by Mike Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Isaacs, ACT - 21 Dec 2020 by Mike Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Isaacs, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by Mike Yoyetta sp. (genus) (Firetail or Ambertail Cicada) at Isaacs, ACT - 26 Nov 2020 by Mike Melanodes anthracitaria (Black Geometrid) at Isaacs, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by Mike Ectropis excursaria (Common Bark Moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 1 Nov 2020 by Mike Carobius sp. (genus) (Brown Lacewing) at Isaacs, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by Mike Hypogastrura sp. (genus) (A Springtail) at Isaacs, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by Mike Fuligo septica (Scrambled egg slime) at Isaacs, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by Mike Nyctemera amicus (Senecio or Magpie moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 6 Apr 2020 by Mike Belenois java (Caper White) at Isaacs, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by Mike Diplopoda sp. (class) (Unidentified millipede) at Isaacs, ACT - 27 Mar 2020 by Mike Fuligo septica (Scrambled egg slime) at Isaacs, ACT - 24 Mar 2020 by Mike Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Isaacs, ACT - 8 Mar 2020 by Mike Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Isaacs, ACT - 15 Dec 2019 by Mike Belenois java (Caper White) at Isaacs, ACT - 1 Oct 2019 by Mike Lissopimpla excelsa (Orchid dupe wasp, Dusky-winged Ichneumonid) at Isaacs, ACT - 27 Sep 2019 by Mike Scarabaeidae sp. (family) (Scarab beetle, curl grub) at Isaacs, ACT - 14 Jun 2019 by Mike Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False garden mantis) at Isaacs, ACT - 17 Mar 2019 by Mike Ocyphaps lophotes (Crested Pigeon) at Isaacs, ACT - 2 Mar 2019 by Mike Fuligo septica (Scrambled egg slime) at Isaacs, ACT - 2 Mar 2019 by Mike Fuligo septica (Scrambled egg slime) at Isaacs, ACT - 26 Feb 2019 by Mike Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Isaacs, ACT - 22 Feb 2019 by Mike Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Isaacs, ACT - 16 Feb 2019 by Mike Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Isaacs, ACT - 16 Feb 2019 by Mike Megachile (Eutricharaea) macularis (Leafcutter bee, Megachilid bee) at Isaacs, ACT - 16 Feb 2019 by Mike Turneromyia sp. (genus) (Zebra spider wasp) at Isaacs, ACT - 16 Feb 2019 by Mike Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Isaacs, ACT - 13 Feb 2019 by Mike Tachinidae (family) (Unidentified Bristle fly) at Isaacs, ACT - 13 Feb 2019 by Mike Lucilia sp. (genus) (A blowfly) at Isaacs, ACT - 11 Feb 2019 by Mike Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Isaacs, ACT - 10 Feb 2019 by Mike Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Isaacs, ACT - 10 Feb 2019 by Mike Geron sp. (genus) (Slender Bee Fly) at Isaacs, ACT - 10 Feb 2019 by Mike Megachile (Eutricharaea) sp. (subgenus) (Leaf-cutter Bee) at Isaacs, ACT - 10 Feb 2019 by Mike Lycosidae (family) (Unidentified wolf spider) at Isaacs, ACT - 6 Feb 2019 by Mike
Deroceras species at Isaacs, ACT - 3 Jun 2023 by Mike
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Isaacs, ACT - 12 May 2023 by Mike
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Isaacs, ACT - 6 May 2023 by Mike
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Isaacs, ACT - 9 Apr 2023 by Mike
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified case moth or bagworm) at Isaacs, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by Mike
Chalcidoidea sp. (superfamily) (A gall wasp or Chalcid wasp) at Isaacs, ACT - 7 Apr 2023 by Mike
Paropsis variolosa (Variolosa leaf beetle) at Isaacs, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by Mike
Poecilocryptus sp. (genus) (Yellow Ichneumon) at Isaacs, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by Mike
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Isaacs, ACT - 27 Mar 2023 by Mike
Paropsis variolosa (Variolosa leaf beetle) at Isaacs, ACT - 27 Mar 2023 by Mike
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Isaacs, ACT - 27 Mar 2023 by Mike
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Isaacs, ACT - 27 Mar 2023 by Mike
Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Isaacs, ACT - 12 Feb 2023 by Mike
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Isaacs, ACT - 7 Feb 2023 by Mike
Labdia deliciosella (A Cosmet moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 7 Feb 2023 by Mike
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified case moth or bagworm) at Isaacs, ACT - 7 Feb 2023 by Mike
Coprinellus etc. (An Inkcap) at Isaacs, ACT - 30 Jan 2023 by Mike
Ardices glatignyi (Black and White Tiger Moth (formerly Spilosoma)) at Isaacs, ACT - 30 Jan 2023 by Mike
Hyalarcta huebneri (Leafy Case Moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 28 Jan 2023 by Mike
Latrodectus hasselti (Redback Spider) at Isaacs, ACT - 30 Dec 2022 by Mike
Saproscincus mustelinus (Weasel Skink) at Isaacs, ACT - 13 Dec 2022 by Mike
Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Isaacs, ACT - 9 Dec 2022 by Mike
Dasypodia selenophora (Southern old lady moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 28 Nov 2022 by Mike
Grallina cyanoleuca (Magpie-lark) at Isaacs, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by Mike
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Isaacs, ACT - 3 Nov 2022 by Mike
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Isaacs, ACT - 3 Nov 2022 by Mike
Lymantriinae (subfamily) (Unidentified tussock moths) at Isaacs, ACT - 3 Nov 2022 by Mike
Ardices canescens (Dark-spotted Tiger Moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 20 Oct 2022 by Mike
Acacia boormanii (Snowy River Wattle) at Isaacs, ACT - 4 Oct 2022 by Mike
Westringia 'Wynabbie Gem' at Isaacs, ACT - 3 Oct 2022 by Mike
Acacia pravissima (Wedge-leaved Wattle, Ovens Wattle) at Isaacs, ACT - 3 Oct 2022 by Mike
Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Isaacs, ACT - 30 Jun 2022 by Mike
Chlenias banksiaria group (A Geometer moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 22 Jun 2022 by Mike
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Isaacs, ACT - 14 Jun 2022 by Mike
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Isaacs, ACT - 5 May 2022 by Mike
Lactarius deliciosus (Saffron Milkcap) at Isaacs, ACT - 30 Apr 2022 by Mike
Porela (genus) (A porela moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 17 Apr 2022 by Mike
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Isaacs, ACT - 13 Apr 2022 by Mike
Acropolitis rudisana (Family Tortricinae) at Isaacs, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by Mike
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Isaacs, ACT - 12 Mar 2022 by Mike
Melanococcus albizziae (Acacia Mealybug) at Isaacs, ACT - 11 Mar 2022 by Mike
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Isaacs, ACT - 10 Mar 2022 by Mike
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Isaacs, ACT - 23 Feb 2022 by Mike
Dasypodia selenophora (Southern old lady moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 2 Feb 2022 by Mike
Eccymatoge callizona (White-spotted Carpet) at Isaacs, ACT - 2 Feb 2022 by Mike
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Isaacs, ACT - 31 Dec 2021 by Mike
Lepidoscia (genus) IMMATURE (Unidentified Cone Case Moth larva, pupa, or case) at Isaacs, ACT - 18 Dec 2021 by Mike
Acacia mearnsii (Black Wattle) at Isaacs, ACT - 15 Nov 2021 by Mike
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Isaacs, ACT - 15 Nov 2021 by Mike
Cotesia glomerata (Glomerata Wasp) at Isaacs, ACT - 12 Nov 2021 by Mike
Cotesia glomerata (Glomerata Wasp) at Isaacs, ACT - 6 Nov 2021 by Mike
Gazania rigens (Treasure Flower) at Isaacs, ACT - 21 Oct 2021 by Mike
Caenoplana coerulea (Blue Planarian, Blue Garden Flatworm) at Isaacs, ACT - 15 Aug 2021 by Mike
Trifolium repens (White Clover) at Isaacs, ACT - 5 Aug 2021 by Mike
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Isaacs, ACT - 21 Jul 2021 by Mike
Boreoides subulatus (Wingless Soldier Fly) at Isaacs, ACT - 30 Apr 2021 by Mike
Plebs eburnus (Eastern bush orb-weaver) at Isaacs, ACT - 30 Apr 2021 by Mike
Hypoperigea tonsa (A noctuid moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 9 Jan 2021 by Mike
Doleromyrma sp. (genus) (Brown house ant) at Isaacs, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by Mike
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio or Magpie moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 3 Jan 2021 by Mike
Epicoma contristis (Yellow-spotted Epicoma Moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by Mike
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio or Magpie moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by Mike
Cleora displicata (A Cleora Bark Moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by Mike
Psilosticha absorpta (Fine-waved Bark Moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by Mike
Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 22 Dec 2020 by Mike
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Isaacs, ACT - 21 Dec 2020 by Mike
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Isaacs, ACT - 21 Dec 2020 by Mike
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Isaacs, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by Mike
Yoyetta sp. (genus) (Firetail or Ambertail Cicada) at Isaacs, ACT - 26 Nov 2020 by Mike
Melanodes anthracitaria (Black Geometrid) at Isaacs, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by Mike
Ectropis excursaria (Common Bark Moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 1 Nov 2020 by Mike
Carobius sp. (genus) (Brown Lacewing) at Isaacs, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by Mike
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) (A Springtail) at Isaacs, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by Mike
Fuligo septica (Scrambled egg slime) at Isaacs, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by Mike
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio or Magpie moth) at Isaacs, ACT - 6 Apr 2020 by Mike
Belenois java (Caper White) at Isaacs, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by Mike
Diplopoda sp. (class) (Unidentified millipede) at Isaacs, ACT - 27 Mar 2020 by Mike
Fuligo septica (Scrambled egg slime) at Isaacs, ACT - 24 Mar 2020 by Mike
Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Isaacs, ACT - 8 Mar 2020 by Mike
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Isaacs, ACT - 15 Dec 2019 by Mike
Belenois java (Caper White) at Isaacs, ACT - 1 Oct 2019 by Mike
Lissopimpla excelsa (Orchid dupe wasp, Dusky-winged Ichneumonid) at Isaacs, ACT - 27 Sep 2019 by Mike
Scarabaeidae sp. (family) (Scarab beetle, curl grub) at Isaacs, ACT - 14 Jun 2019 by Mike
Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False garden mantis) at Isaacs, ACT - 17 Mar 2019 by Mike
Ocyphaps lophotes (Crested Pigeon) at Isaacs, ACT - 2 Mar 2019 by Mike
Fuligo septica (Scrambled egg slime) at Isaacs, ACT - 2 Mar 2019 by Mike
Fuligo septica (Scrambled egg slime) at Isaacs, ACT - 26 Feb 2019 by Mike
Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Isaacs, ACT - 22 Feb 2019 by Mike
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Isaacs, ACT - 16 Feb 2019 by Mike
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Isaacs, ACT - 16 Feb 2019 by Mike
Megachile (Eutricharaea) macularis (Leafcutter bee, Megachilid bee) at Isaacs, ACT - 16 Feb 2019 by Mike
Turneromyia sp. (genus) (Zebra spider wasp) at Isaacs, ACT - 16 Feb 2019 by Mike
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Isaacs, ACT - 13 Feb 2019 by Mike
Tachinidae (family) (Unidentified Bristle fly) at Isaacs, ACT - 13 Feb 2019 by Mike
Lucilia sp. (genus) (A blowfly) at Isaacs, ACT - 11 Feb 2019 by Mike
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Isaacs, ACT - 10 Feb 2019 by Mike
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Isaacs, ACT - 10 Feb 2019 by Mike
Geron sp. (genus) (Slender Bee Fly) at Isaacs, ACT - 10 Feb 2019 by Mike
Megachile (Eutricharaea) sp. (subgenus) (Leaf-cutter Bee) at Isaacs, ACT - 10 Feb 2019 by Mike
Lycosidae (family) (Unidentified wolf spider) at Isaacs, ACT - 6 Feb 2019 by Mike

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Location information

Species information

  • Comptosia sp. (genus) Scientific name
  • Unidentified Comptosia bee fly Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 27 Feb 2019 12:24 PM Recorded on
  • Mike Recorded by

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

Record quality

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  • More than one media file
  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
  • GPS evidence of location
  • Description
  • Additional attributes
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