Theclinesthes serpentata

Saltbush Blue at Hughes, ACT

Theclinesthes serpentata at Hughes, ACT - 3 Mar 2019
Theclinesthes serpentata at Hughes, ACT - 3 Mar 2019
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Identification history

Theclinesthes serpentata 4 Mar 2019 SuziBond
Unidentified 3 Mar 2019 JackyF

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At least ten tiny butterflies with blueish upper wings, some courting behaviour, sorry I could not get a better photo

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Epilobium billardiereanum subsp. cinereum (Variable Willow-herb) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Feb 2023 by KL
Felis catus (Feral Cat) at Hughes, ACT - 24 Jun 2022 by KL
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Mar 2022 by LisaH
Eleocharis acuta (Common Spike-rush) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord
Juncus articulatus (A Rush) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord
Mythimna (Pseudaletia) convecta (Common Armyworm) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord
Obrida fascialis (One banded longicorn) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by LisaH
Deroceras laeve (Marsh Slug) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Parakontikia ventrolineata (Stripe-bellied flatworm) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord
Acacia baileyana x Acacia decurrens (Cootamundra Wattle x Green Wattle (Hybrid)) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord
Lythrum hyssopifolia (Small Loosestrife) at Hughes, ACT - 15 May 2021 by Tapirlord
Dacryopinax spathularia (Dacryopinax spathularia) at Hughes, ACT - 24 Mar 2021 by JackyF
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Hughes, ACT - 24 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Acacia implexa (Hickory Wattle, Lightwood) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Obrida fascialis (One banded longicorn) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Selagis aurifera (Aurifera jewel beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Nymphes myrmeleonoides (Blue eyes lacewing) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by Harrisi
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Dec 2020 by LisaH
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Pimelea curviflora (Curved Rice-flower) at Hughes, ACT - 9 Nov 2020 by LisaH
Acrididae sp. (family) (Unidentified Grasshopper) at Hughes, ACT - 5 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Utetheisa pulchelloides (Heliotrope Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Sep 2020 by LisaH
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Aug 2020 by LisaH
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Hughes, ACT - 15 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Erodium crinitum (Native Crowfoot) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Perenniporia ochroleuca at Hughes, ACT - 9 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Jul 2020 by Ct1000
Geranium solanderi var. solanderi (Native Geranium) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Senecio quadridentatus (Cotton Fireweed) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Geranium sp. (Geranium) at Hughes, ACT - 15 Mar 2020 by KL
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Jan 2020 by Ct1000
Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Dec 2019 by JackyF
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by JackyF
Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by JackyF
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Oct 2019 by LisaH
Eucalyptus cinerea subsp. cinerea (Argyle Apple) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Oct 2019 by JackyF
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Sep 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Sep 2019 by JackyF
Acacia rubida (Red-stemmed Wattle, Red-leaved Wattle) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Aug 2019 by JackyF
Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Aug 2019 by JackyF
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Aug 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Aug 2019 by JackyF
Senecio quadridentatus (Cotton Fireweed) at Hughes, ACT - 24 Jul 2019 by JackyF
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Hughes, ACT - 18 Jul 2019 by JackyF
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Jul 2019 by LisaH
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Jul 2019 by JackyF
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Jun 2019 by LisaH
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Jun 2019 by JackyF
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Jun 2019 by JackyF
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Mar 2019 by JackyF
Grallina cyanoleuca (Magpie-lark) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Jan 2019 by JackyF
Eupoecila australasiae (Fiddler Beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 9 Jan 2019 by JackyF
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Jan 2019 by JackyF
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Dec 2018 by TomT
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Dec 2018 by TomT
Geranium sp. (Geranium) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Dec 2018 by JackyF
Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Dec 2018 by JackyF
Phaps chalcoptera (Common Bronzewing) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Dec 2018 by TomT
Threskiornis spinicollis (Straw-necked Ibis) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Nov 2018 by KL
Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Hughes, ACT - 18 Nov 2018 by KL
Threskiornis spinicollis (Straw-necked Ibis) at Hughes, ACT - 5 Nov 2018 by JackyF
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Hughes, ACT - 5 Oct 2018 by BIrdsinCanberra
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Sep 2018 by JackyF
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Apr 2018 by JackyF
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Jan 2018 by JackyF
Aegotheles cristatus (Australian Owlet-nightjar) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Dec 2017 by KL
Aegotheles cristatus (Australian Owlet-nightjar) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Dec 2017 by KL
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Mar 2015 by KL

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Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 3 Mar 2019 04:33 PM Recorded on
  • JackyF Recorded by

Additional information

  • not sure, weed (?) with mauve flowers Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour

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