Cerdistus sp. (genus)

1 Slender Robber Fly at Spence, ACT

Cerdistus sp. (genus) at Spence, ACT - 28 Dec 2019
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Identification history

Cerdistus sp. (genus) 3 Jan 2020 GregD
Asilidae (family) 2 Jan 2020 KimPullen
Unidentified 30 Dec 2019 Laserchemisty

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Robber fly with snack.

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Sandalodes superbus (Ludicra Jumping Spider) at Spence, ACT - 26 Mar 2020 by Laserchemisty
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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
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Maratus griseus (Jumping spider) at Spence, ACT - 3 Nov 2019 by JudithRoach
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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
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Altica sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Spence, ACT - 1 Nov 2019 by Laserchemisty
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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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  • 5 Abundance
  • 28 Dec 2019 10:02 AM Recorded on
  • Laserchemisty Recorded by

Additional information

  • Fruit fly. Associated Insect
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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