Cryptanusia sp. (genus)

A parasite wasp at Acton, ACT

Cryptanusia sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 14 Aug 2019
Cryptanusia sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 14 Aug 2019
Cryptanusia sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 14 Aug 2019
Cryptanusia sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 14 Aug 2019
Cryptanusia sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 14 Aug 2019
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Identification history

Cryptanusia sp. (genus) 16 Aug 2019 michaelb
Cryptanusia sp. (genus) 15 Aug 2019 Angus44
Unidentified 15 Aug 2019 TimL

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User's notes

Thanks to Marcus Leach for the initial sighting of this insect on a handrail in ANBG's Rainforest Gully. It was measured at 2 mm in length and was very active before it eventually flew away. Unsure if this insect with its unusual antennae was a wasp or a fly. It didn't appear to have Halteres.

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Angus44 wrote:
   15 Aug 2019
Another Cryptanusia species! Possibly Cryptanusia comperei going off google photos. Such unique little wasps. Great find and photos!

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Balaana sp. (genus) (Bee Fly) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2020 by WHall
Cleobora mellyi (Southern Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 1 Dec 2020 by Roger
Servaea narraweena (A jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 25 Nov 2020 by Roger
Thomisidae (family) (Unidentified Crab spider or Flower spider) at Acton, ACT - 25 Nov 2020 by Roger
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Acton, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by WHall
Bibio imitator (Garden maggot) at Acton, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by WHall
Bibionidae sp. (family) (Bibionid fly) at Acton, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by WHall
Holoplatys lhotskyi (Queensland Ultraflat) at Acton, ACT - 23 Nov 2020 by Roger
Tropis rubea (A longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 23 Nov 2020 by Roger
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 20 Nov 2020 by rawshorty
Coccinellidae (family) (Unidentified lady beetle) at Acton, ACT - 20 Nov 2020 by rawshorty
Prostheclina amplior (Orange Jumping Spider) at Acton, ACT - 20 Nov 2020 by rawshorty
Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 18 Nov 2020 by Cpiiroinen
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata (Golden-Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 18 Nov 2020 by TimL
Leucauge dromedaria (Silver dromedary spider) at Acton, ACT - 15 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Staurostichus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Staurostichus bee fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by Roger
Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Acton, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by Roger
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata (Golden-Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2020 by TimL
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Australomisidia sp. (genus) (Flower spider) at Acton, ACT - 6 Nov 2020 by Tim L
Homotrysis cisteloides (Darkling beetle) at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 by Christine
Heteromastix sp. (genus) (Soldier beetle) at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 by Christine
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by PeterA
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 30 Oct 2020 by Roger
Idolothrips spectrum (Giant thrips) at Acton, ACT - 30 Oct 2020 by Roger
Myzomela sanguinolenta (Scarlet Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by RodDeb
Myiagra cyanoleuca (Satin Flycatcher) at Acton, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by RodDeb
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by RodDeb
Australoactina sp. (genus) (Soldier fly) at Acton, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by TimL
Rainbowia sp. (genus) (A mite) at Acton, ACT - 28 Oct 2020 by Roger
Gynoplistia sp. (genus) (Crane fly) at Acton, ACT - 25 Oct 2020 by TimL
Lemidia cicatricosa (Clerid beetle) at Acton, ACT - 25 Oct 2020 by TimL
Temnosternus planiusculus (Longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 23 Oct 2020 by TimL
Tachinidae (family) (Unidentified Bristle fly) at Acton, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by Roger
Cymbacha sp (genus) (A crab spider) at Acton, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by TimL
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 15 Oct 2020 by JohnBundock
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 10 Oct 2020 by rawshorty
Calliphora stygia (Brown blowfly or Brown bomber) at Acton, ACT - 10 Oct 2020 by rawshorty
Psychodidae sp. (family) (Moth Fly, Drain Fly) at Acton, ACT - 10 Oct 2020 by rawshorty
Prostheclina sp (genus) (A jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 10 Oct 2020 by Christine
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Acton, ACT - 9 Oct 2020 by TimL
Lauxaniidae (family) (Unidentified lauxaniid fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by Roger
Entomophthora sp. (genus) (Puppeteer Fungus) at Acton, ACT - 27 Sep 2020 by Tim L
Araneidae (family) (Orb weaver) at Acton, ACT - 22 Sep 2020 by TimL
Dipsiathus pallidifrons (Achilid planthopper) at Acton, ACT - 22 Sep 2020 by TimL
Temnosternus planiusculus (Longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 21 Sep 2020 by Roger
Cadmus (Cadmus) rugicollis (A leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 21 Sep 2020 by Roger
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 13 Sep 2020 by TimL
Aphididae (family) (Unidentified aphid) at Acton, ACT - 1 Sep 2020 by TimL
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by TimL
Microtropesa sp. (genus) (Tachinid fly) at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by Roger
Poecilohetaerus aquilus (A lauxaniid fly) at Acton, ACT - 23 Aug 2020 by TimL
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 14 Aug 2020 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 12 Aug 2020 by Roger
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Acton, ACT - 11 Aug 2020 by TimL
Cecidomyiidae (family) (Gall gnat) at Acton, ACT - 11 Aug 2020 by TimL
Neuroptera (order) (Unidentified lacewing) at Acton, ACT - 6 Aug 2020 by TimL
Dilophus sp. (genus) (A march fly) at Acton, ACT - 5 Aug 2020 by Roger
Heteroptera sp. (suborder) (Unidentified bug) at Acton, ACT - 4 Aug 2020 by TimL
Doleromyrma sp. (genus) (Brown house ant) at Acton, ACT - 4 Aug 2020 by TimL
Prostheclina sp (genus) (A jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 4 Aug 2020 by TimL
Neuroptera (order) (Unidentified lacewing) at Acton, ACT - 4 Aug 2020 by TimL
Dilophus sp. (genus) (A march fly) at Acton, ACT - 2 Aug 2020 by TimL
Cymbacha ocellata (Crab spider) at Acton, ACT - 2 Aug 2020 by TimL
Servaea narraweena (A jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 28 Jul 2020 by TimL
Prostheclina sp (genus) (A jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 28 Jul 2020 by TimL
Depressa sp. (genus) (Lauxaniid fly) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jul 2020 by TimL
Cymbacha ocellata (Crab spider) at Acton, ACT - 17 Jul 2020 by Roger
Poecilohetaerus pinnatus (A lauxaniid fly) at Acton, ACT - 9 Jul 2020 by Roger
Cymbacha ocellata (Crab spider) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jul 2020 by TimL
Tipulidae or Limoniidae (family) (Unidentified Crane Fly) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jul 2020 by Christine
Ornebius sp. (genus) (A scaly cricket) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jul 2020 by Christine
Tingidae sp. (family) (Lace bug) at Acton, ACT - 1 Jul 2020 by TimL
Diptera (order) (Fly - Unidentified) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jun 2020 by TimL
Collembola sp. (class) (Springtail) at Acton, ACT - 26 Jun 2020 by TimL
Oligochaeta (class) (Unidentified earthworm) at Acton, ACT - 22 Jun 2020 by WHall
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 22 Jun 2020 by WHall
Calolampra sp. (genus) (Bark cockroach) at Acton, ACT - 22 Jun 2020 by WHall
Prostheclina sp (genus) (A jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 14 Jun 2020 by TimL
Prostheclina pallida (Orange jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 12 Jun 2020 by Roger
Poecilosomella punctipennis (A lesser dung fly) at Acton, ACT - 12 Jun 2020 by Roger
Calliphora ochracea (Reddish Brown blowfly) at Acton, ACT - 12 Jun 2020 by Roger
Psychodidae sp. (family) (Moth Fly, Drain Fly) at Acton, ACT - 9 Jun 2020 by TimL
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Acton, ACT - 6 Jun 2020 by JimboSlice56
Alticini (tribe) (Unidentified flea beetle) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2020 by Roger
Psychodidae sp. (family) (Moth Fly, Drain Fly) at Acton, ACT - 2 Jun 2020 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 31 May 2020 by TimL
Mogoplistidae (family) (Scaly cricket) at Acton, ACT - 31 May 2020 by TimL
Prostheclina sp (genus) (A jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 29 May 2020 by TimL
Salticidae (family) (Unidentified Jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 29 May 2020 by TimL
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 29 May 2020 by TimL
Paronellidae (family) (Paronellid springtail) at Acton, ACT - 29 May 2020 by TimL
Hemerobiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified brown lacewing) at Acton, ACT - 29 May 2020 by TimL
Pygophora sp. (genus) (A muscid fly) at Acton, ACT - 29 May 2020 by rawshorty

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 14 Aug 2019 01:38 PM Recorded on
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  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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