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Jalmenus ictinus

2 Stencilled Hairstreak at Deakin, ACT

Jalmenus ictinus at Deakin, ACT - 29 Nov 2019
Jalmenus ictinus at Deakin, ACT - 29 Nov 2019
Jalmenus ictinus at Deakin, ACT - 29 Nov 2019
Jalmenus ictinus at Deakin, ACT - 29 Nov 2019
Jalmenus ictinus at Deakin, ACT - 29 Nov 2019
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Identification history

Jalmenus ictinus 3 Dec 2019 SuziBond
Jalmenus ictinus 29 Nov 2019 YumiCallaway
Unidentified 29 Nov 2019 LisaH

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A colony of hairstreaks just emerged, I'm assuming?

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Rhytidoponera aspera (Greenhead ant) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Jul 2023 by LisaH Monopis icterogastra (Wool Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 14 May 2023 by LisaH Juncus filicaulis (Thread Rush) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Feb 2023 by Tapirlord Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Feb 2023 by LisaH Juncus vaginatus (Clustered Rush) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Feb 2023 by Tapirlord Cassinia longifolia (Shiny Cassinia, Cauliflower Bush) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Feb 2023 by Tapirlord Rytidosperma auriculatum (Lobed Wallaby Grass) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Nov 2022 by Tapirlord Plantago varia (Native Plaintain) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Oct 2022 by Tapirlord Celaenia atkinsoni (Atkinson's bird-dropping spider) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Oct 2022 by LisaH Ocystola paulinella (A Concealer Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Oct 2022 by LisaH Thaumetopoeinae (subfamily) (Bag-shelter Moths, Processionary Caterpillars) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by LisaH Senecio hispidulus (Hill Fireweed) at Deakin, ACT - 22 May 2022 by Tapirlord Amyema miquelii (Box Mistletoe) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord Eucalyptus polyanthemos subsp. polyanthemos (Red Box) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord Acacia implexa (Hickory Wattle, Lightwood) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord Microlaena stipoides (Weeping Grass) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Deakin, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by KL Stomorhina discolor (Snout fly) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Sep 2021 by LisaH Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Sep 2021 by LisaH Luzula densiflora (Dense Wood-rush) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Deakin, ACT - 11 Sep 2021 by BIrdsinCanberra Bulbine sp. at Deakin, ACT - 8 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Aug 2021 by KL Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by JackyF Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Deakin, ACT - 18 Feb 2021 by LisaH Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF Conocephalomima barameda (False Meadow Katydid, Barameda) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF Lasiocampidae (family) (Snout moth) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF Clania ignobilis (Faggot Case Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF Clania (genus) (A case moth) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF Nymphes myrmeleonoides (Blue eyes lacewing) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF Pergidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF Conocephalomima barameda (False Meadow Katydid, Barameda) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF Galanga labeculata (Double-spotted cicada) at Deakin, ACT - 16 Jan 2021 by JackyF Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF Lasiocampidae (family) immature (Lappet & Snout Moths) at Deakin, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by JamWiRe Lomandra multiflora (Many-flowered Matrush) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by JackyF Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Sep 2020 by JackyF Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Sep 2020 by JackyF Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 5 Sep 2020 by JackyF Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Deakin, ACT - 5 Sep 2020 by JackyF Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Sep 2020 by JackyF Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Sep 2020 by JackyF Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Sep 2020 by JackyF Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Sep 2020 by JackyF Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Deakin, ACT - 15 May 2020 by JackyF Oudemansiella 'radicata group' (Rooting shank) at Deakin, ACT - 12 May 2020 by LisaH Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Apr 2020 by LisaH Eriococcus coriaceus (Gumtree Scale) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Apr 2020 by kieranh Melichrus urceolatus (Urn Heath) at Deakin, ACT - 26 Apr 2020 by JackyF Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by JackyF Pycnoporus coccineus (Scarlet Bracket) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by JackyF Mycena sp. (Mycena) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by JackyF Tubaria rufofulva (Burgundy Wood Tubaria) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by JackyF Brachychiton populneus subsp. populneus (Kurrajong) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by JackyF Oudemansiella 'radicata group' (Rooting shank) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by JackyF Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Apr 2020 by TomT Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Apr 2020 by KL Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Apr 2020 by TomT Amanita sp. (Amanita sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by JackyF Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Deakin, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by JackyF Dacrymyces sp. at Deakin, ACT - 2 Apr 2020 by JackyF Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Mar 2020 by LisaH Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Mar 2020 by LisaH Petaurus notatus (Krefft’s Glider, Sugar Glider) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by Ct1000 Morethia boulengeri (Boulenger's Skink) at Deakin, ACT - 5 Mar 2020 by LisaH Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Feb 2020 by KL Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Jan 2020 by JackyF Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Nov 2019 by JackyF Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Oct 2019 by LisaH Clania lewinii (Lewin's case moth) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Oct 2019 by JackyF Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Deakin, ACT - 11 Oct 2019 by TomT Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Oct 2019 by LisaH Haliastur sphenurus (Whistling Kite) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Oct 2019 by TomT Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 19 Jul 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Deakin, ACT - 19 Jul 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 19 Jul 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Jul 2019 by LisaH Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Jul 2019 by LisaH Eucalyptus polyanthemos (Red Box) at Deakin, ACT - 26 Jun 2019 by JackyF Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Jun 2019 by LisaH Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Jun 2019 by LisaH Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Jun 2019 by LisaH Mycena sp. (Mycena) at Deakin, ACT - 31 May 2019 by KL Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 31 May 2019 by LisaH Agonoscelis rutila (Horehound bug) at Deakin, ACT - 20 May 2019 by LisaH Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Deakin, ACT - 14 May 2019 by LisaH Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 4 May 2019 by LisaH Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 2 May 2019 by LisaH Oxalis sp. (Wood Sorrel) at Deakin, ACT - 2 May 2019 by LisaH Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Apr 2019 by JackyF Lycosidae (family) (Unidentified wolf spider) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Apr 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Jan 2019 by JackyF Eurybrachidae (family) (Unidentified planthopper) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Dec 2018 by BIrdsinCanberra
Rhytidoponera aspera (Greenhead ant) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Jul 2023 by LisaH
Monopis icterogastra (Wool Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 14 May 2023 by LisaH
Juncus filicaulis (Thread Rush) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Feb 2023 by Tapirlord
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Feb 2023 by LisaH
Juncus vaginatus (Clustered Rush) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Feb 2023 by Tapirlord
Cassinia longifolia (Shiny Cassinia, Cauliflower Bush) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Feb 2023 by Tapirlord
Rytidosperma auriculatum (Lobed Wallaby Grass) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Nov 2022 by Tapirlord
Plantago varia (Native Plaintain) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Oct 2022 by Tapirlord
Celaenia atkinsoni (Atkinson's bird-dropping spider) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Oct 2022 by LisaH
Ocystola paulinella (A Concealer Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Oct 2022 by LisaH
Thaumetopoeinae (subfamily) (Bag-shelter Moths, Processionary Caterpillars) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by LisaH
Senecio hispidulus (Hill Fireweed) at Deakin, ACT - 22 May 2022 by Tapirlord
Amyema miquelii (Box Mistletoe) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord
Eucalyptus polyanthemos subsp. polyanthemos (Red Box) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord
Acacia implexa (Hickory Wattle, Lightwood) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord
Microlaena stipoides (Weeping Grass) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Deakin, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by KL
Stomorhina discolor (Snout fly) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Sep 2021 by LisaH
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Sep 2021 by LisaH
Luzula densiflora (Dense Wood-rush) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Deakin, ACT - 11 Sep 2021 by BIrdsinCanberra
Bulbine sp. at Deakin, ACT - 8 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord
Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Aug 2021 by KL
Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Deakin, ACT - 18 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Conocephalomima barameda (False Meadow Katydid, Barameda) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Lasiocampidae (family) (Snout moth) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Clania ignobilis (Faggot Case Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Clania (genus) (A case moth) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Nymphes myrmeleonoides (Blue eyes lacewing) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Pergidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Conocephalomima barameda (False Meadow Katydid, Barameda) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Galanga labeculata (Double-spotted cicada) at Deakin, ACT - 16 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Lasiocampidae (family) immature (Lappet & Snout Moths) at Deakin, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by JamWiRe
Lomandra multiflora (Many-flowered Matrush) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 5 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Deakin, ACT - 5 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Deakin, ACT - 15 May 2020 by JackyF
Oudemansiella 'radicata group' (Rooting shank) at Deakin, ACT - 12 May 2020 by LisaH
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Apr 2020 by LisaH
Eriococcus coriaceus (Gumtree Scale) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Apr 2020 by kieranh
Melichrus urceolatus (Urn Heath) at Deakin, ACT - 26 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Pycnoporus coccineus (Scarlet Bracket) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Mycena sp. (Mycena) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Tubaria rufofulva (Burgundy Wood Tubaria) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Brachychiton populneus subsp. populneus (Kurrajong) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Oudemansiella 'radicata group' (Rooting shank) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Apr 2020 by TomT
Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Apr 2020 by KL
Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Apr 2020 by TomT
Amanita sp. (Amanita sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Deakin, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Dacrymyces sp. at Deakin, ACT - 2 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Mar 2020 by LisaH
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Mar 2020 by LisaH
Petaurus notatus (Krefft’s Glider, Sugar Glider) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Morethia boulengeri (Boulenger's Skink) at Deakin, ACT - 5 Mar 2020 by LisaH
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Feb 2020 by KL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Jan 2020 by JackyF
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Nov 2019 by JackyF
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Oct 2019 by LisaH
Clania lewinii (Lewin's case moth) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Oct 2019 by JackyF
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Deakin, ACT - 11 Oct 2019 by TomT
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Oct 2019 by LisaH
Haliastur sphenurus (Whistling Kite) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Oct 2019 by TomT
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 19 Jul 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Deakin, ACT - 19 Jul 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 19 Jul 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Jul 2019 by LisaH
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Jul 2019 by LisaH
Eucalyptus polyanthemos (Red Box) at Deakin, ACT - 26 Jun 2019 by JackyF
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Jun 2019 by LisaH
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Jun 2019 by LisaH
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Jun 2019 by LisaH
Mycena sp. (Mycena) at Deakin, ACT - 31 May 2019 by KL
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 31 May 2019 by LisaH
Agonoscelis rutila (Horehound bug) at Deakin, ACT - 20 May 2019 by LisaH
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Deakin, ACT - 14 May 2019 by LisaH
Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 4 May 2019 by LisaH
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 2 May 2019 by LisaH
Oxalis sp. (Wood Sorrel) at Deakin, ACT - 2 May 2019 by LisaH
Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Apr 2019 by JackyF
Lycosidae (family) (Unidentified wolf spider) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Apr 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Jan 2019 by JackyF
Eurybrachidae (family) (Unidentified planthopper) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Dec 2018 by BIrdsinCanberra

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Species information

  • Jalmenus ictinus Scientific name
  • Stencilled Hairstreak Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

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  • Wattle Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour

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