Anoplognathus montanus

1 Montane Christmas beetle at Spence, ACT

Anoplognathus montanus at Spence, ACT - 6 Dec 2019
Anoplognathus montanus at Spence, ACT - 6 Dec 2019
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Anoplognathus montanus 9 Dec 2019 AlisonMilton
Anoplognathus montanus 9 Dec 2019 Laserchemisty

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1st live one I've found in the garden this year.

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KimPullen wrote:
   8 May 2021
A female.

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Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) bicingulatum (Halictid Bee) at Spence, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by Laserchemisty
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Spence, ACT - 10 Nov 2022 by Laserchemisty
Ardices glatignyi (Black and White Tiger Moth (formerly Spilosoma)) at Spence, ACT - 27 May 2022 by Laserchemisty
Paropsisterna intacta (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Spence, ACT - 3 Feb 2022 by Laserchemisty
Argoctenus sp. (genus) (Wandering ghost spider) at Spence, ACT - 15 Nov 2021 by Laserchemisty
Sphecidae or Crabronidae (families) (Unidentified sand wasp) at Spence, ACT - 18 Oct 2021 by Laserchemisty
Nymphes myrmeleonoides (Blue eyes lacewing) at Spence, ACT - 13 Jan 2021 by Laserchemisty
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Spence, ACT - 13 Jan 2021 by Laserchemisty
Yoyetta robertsonae (Clicking Ambertail) at Spence, ACT - 29 Nov 2020 by Laserchemisty
Helicoverpa punctigera (Native Budworm) at Spence, ACT - 26 Nov 2020 by Laserchemisty
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Spence, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by Laserchemisty
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Spence, ACT - 23 Nov 2020 by Laserchemisty
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Spence, ACT - 16 Nov 2020 by Laserchemisty
Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Spence, ACT - 10 Oct 2020 by Laserchemisty
Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Spence, ACT - 5 Oct 2020 by Laserchemisty
Poecilasthena thalassias (Sea-blue Delicate) at Spence, ACT - 20 Sep 2020 by Laserchemisty
Euophryinae sp.(Undescribed) (subfamily) (A jumping spider) at Spence, ACT - 20 Sep 2020 by Laserchemisty
Servaea narraweena (A jumping spider) at Spence, ACT - 18 Sep 2020 by Laserchemisty
Dindymus versicolor (Harlequin Bug) at Spence, ACT - 26 Jun 2020 by Laserchemisty
Cyathus sp. (A Bird's Nest Fungus) at Spence, ACT - 10 Apr 2020 by Laserchemisty
Oenochroma vinaria (Pink-bellied Moth, Hakea Wine Moth) at Spence, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by Laserchemisty
Cebysa leucotelus (Australian Bagmoth) at Spence, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Laserchemisty
Sandalodes superbus (Ludicra Jumping Spider) at Spence, ACT - 26 Mar 2020 by Laserchemisty
Lycosidae (family) (Unidentified wolf spider) at Spence, ACT - 14 Mar 2020 by Laserchemisty
Megachile sp. (several subgenera) (Resin Bees) at Spence, ACT - 10 Feb 2020 by Laserchemisty
Apricia jovialis (Jovial jumping spider) at Spence, ACT - 10 Feb 2020 by Laserchemisty
Austroscolia soror (Blue Flower Wasp) at Spence, ACT - 19 Jan 2020 by Laserchemisty
Thyreus caeruleopunctatus (Chequered cuckoo bee) at Spence, ACT - 10 Jan 2020 by Laserchemisty
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Spence, ACT - 8 Jan 2020 by Laserchemisty
Maratus chrysomelas (Variable Peacock Spider) at Spence, ACT - 8 Jan 2020 by Laserchemisty
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Spence, ACT - 8 Jan 2020 by Laserchemisty
Melobasis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Melobasis jewel Beetle) at Spence, ACT - 31 Dec 2019 by Laserchemisty
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Spence, ACT - 27 Dec 2019 by Laserchemisty
Pseudoanthidium (Immanthidium) repetitum (African carder bee) at Spence, ACT - 20 Dec 2019 by Laserchemisty
Tasmanicosa godeffroyi (Garden Wolf Spider) at Spence, ACT - 19 Dec 2019 by Laserchemisty
Charaxes sempronius (Tailed Emperor) at Spence, ACT - 13 Dec 2019 by Laserchemisty
Eristalis tenax (Drone fly) at Spence, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by Laserchemisty
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) hemichalceum (Halictid Bee) at Spence, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by Laserchemisty
Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Spence, ACT - 30 Nov 2019 by Laserchemisty
Rutilia (Rutilia) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Bristle fly) at Spence, ACT - 30 Nov 2019 by Laserchemisty
Primeuchroeus sp. (genus) (Cuckoo Wasp) at Spence, ACT - 29 Nov 2019 by Laserchemisty
Clynotis severus (Stern Jumping Spider) at Spence, ACT - 26 Nov 2019 by Laserchemisty
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Spence, ACT - 24 Nov 2019 by Laserchemisty
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Spence, ACT - 20 Nov 2019 by Laserchemisty
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Spence, ACT - 16 Nov 2019 by Laserchemisty
Ctenochares bicolorus (Black-tipped orange ichneumon) at Spence, ACT - 10 Nov 2019 by Laserchemisty
Helicoverpa (genus) (A bollworm) at Spence, ACT - 9 Nov 2019 by JudithRoach
Fulgoroidea sp. (superfamily) (Unidentified fulgoroid planthopper) at Spence, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by Laserchemisty
Maratus griseus (Jumping spider) at Spence, ACT - 3 Nov 2019 by JudithRoach
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Spence, ACT - 3 Nov 2019 by JudithRoach
Nysius vinitor (Rutherglen bug) at Spence, ACT - 3 Nov 2019 by JudithRoach
Rhinotia filiformis (A belid weevil) at Spence, ACT - 2 Nov 2019 by JudithRoach
Dermestidae sp. (family) (Dermestid, carpet or hide beetles) at Spence, ACT - 2 Nov 2019 by JudithRoach
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Spence, ACT - 2 Nov 2019 by JudithRoach
Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Spence, ACT - 2 Nov 2019 by Laserchemisty
Altica sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Spence, ACT - 1 Nov 2019 by Laserchemisty
Socca pustulosa (Knobbled Orbweaver) at Spence, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by Laserchemisty
Dasygaster padockina (Tasmanian Cutworm) at Spence, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by Laserchemisty
Mythimna (Pseudaletia) convecta (Common Armyworm) at Spence, ACT - 24 Oct 2019 by Laserchemisty
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Spence, ACT - 21 Oct 2019 by Laserchemisty
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Spence, ACT - 21 Oct 2019 by Laserchemisty
Inopus rubriceps (Sugarcane Soldier Fly) at Spence, ACT - 20 Oct 2019 by JudithRoach
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Spence, ACT - 20 Oct 2019 by JudithRoach
Thomisus spectabilis (Spectacular Crab Spider) at Spence, ACT - 20 Oct 2019 by JudithRoach
Salticidae (family) (Unidentified Jumping spider) at Spence, ACT - 13 Oct 2019 by Laserchemisty
Acari (informal subclass) (Unidentified mite) at Spence, ACT - 10 Oct 2019 by JudithRoach
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Spence, ACT - 16 Sep 2019 by Laserchemisty
Agrotis munda (Brown Cutworm) at Spence, ACT - 16 Aug 2019 by Laserchemisty
Neosparassus calligaster (Beautiful Badge Huntsman) at Spence, ACT - 11 Jul 2019 by Laserchemisty
Oxycanus silvanus (Pale Oxycanus) at Spence, ACT - 10 Jun 2019 by Laserchemisty
Acari (informal subclass) (Unidentified mite) at Spence, ACT - 19 May 2019 by Laserchemisty
Holoplatys sp. (genus) (Unidentified Holoplatys jumping spider) at Spence, ACT - 19 May 2019 by Laserchemisty
Aphididae (family) (Unidentified aphid) at Spence, ACT - 11 May 2019 by Laserchemisty
Pogonortalis doclea (Boatman fly) at Spence, ACT - 4 May 2019 by Laserchemisty
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Spence, ACT - 2 May 2019 by Laserchemisty
Boreoides subulatus (Wingless Soldier Fly) at Spence, ACT - 25 Apr 2019 by Laserchemisty
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Spence, ACT - 25 Apr 2019 by Laserchemisty
Holoplatys semiplanata (Flat jumper) at Spence, ACT - 22 Apr 2019 by Laserchemisty
Opisthoncus grassator (Jumping spider) at Spence, ACT - 20 Apr 2019 by Laserchemisty
Staphylinidae (family) (Rove beetle) at Spence, ACT - 20 Apr 2019 by Laserchemisty
zz agaric (stem; gills white/cream) at Spence, ACT - 16 Apr 2019 by Laserchemisty
Proteuxoa cinereicollis (A noctuid or owlet moth) at Spence, ACT - 7 Apr 2019 by Laserchemisty
Calomela pallida (Leaf beetle) at Spence, ACT - 7 Apr 2019 by Laserchemisty
Salticidae (family) (Unidentified Jumping spider) at Spence, ACT - 6 Apr 2019 by Laserchemisty
Ptilogyna sp. (genus) (A crane fly) at Spence, ACT - 5 Apr 2019 by Laserchemisty
Theridiidae (family) (Comb-footed spider) at Spence, ACT - 31 Mar 2019 by Laserchemisty
Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Spence, ACT - 24 Mar 2019 by Laserchemisty
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Spence, ACT - 23 Mar 2019 by Laserchemisty
Aleyrodidae sp. (family) (Whitefly) at Spence, ACT - 19 Mar 2019 by Laserchemisty
Salticidae (family) (Unidentified Jumping spider) at Spence, ACT - 19 Mar 2019 by Laserchemisty
Theridiidae (family) (Comb-footed spider) at Spence, ACT - 18 Mar 2019 by Laserchemisty
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Spence, ACT - 11 Mar 2019 by Laserchemisty
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Spence, ACT - 7 Mar 2019 by Laserchemisty
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Spence, ACT - 4 Mar 2019 by Laserchemisty
Psilogramma casuarinae (Privet Hawk Moth) at Spence, ACT - 3 Mar 2019 by Laserchemisty
Dolomedes sp. (genus) (Fishing spider) at Spence, ACT - 2 Mar 2019 by Laserchemisty
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Spence, ACT - 2 Mar 2019 by Laserchemisty
Musgraveia sulciventris (Bronze Orange Bug) at Spence, ACT - 28 Feb 2019 by Laserchemisty
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Spence, ACT - 28 Feb 2019 by Laserchemisty

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