Polistes (Polistella) humilis

Common Paper Wasp at Acton, ACT

Polistes (Polistella) humilis at Acton, ACT - 22 Mar 2020
Polistes (Polistella) humilis at Acton, ACT - 22 Mar 2020
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Identification history

Polistes (Polistella) humilis 4 Apr 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Polistes (Polistella) humilis 24 Mar 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 22 Mar 2020 PeterA

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Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata (Golden-Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 18 Nov 2020 by TimL
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) bicingulatum (Halictid Bee) at Acton, ACT - 14 Nov 2020 by PeterA
Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua (A flower-feeding march fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by HelenBoronia
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata (Golden-Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2020 by TimL
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata (Golden-Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 11 Nov 2020 by TimL
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata (Golden-Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by TimL
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Acton, ACT - 7 Nov 2020 by TimL
Poecilasthena thalassias (Sea-blue Delicate) at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 by Christine
Catocheilus sp. (genus) (Smooth flower wasp) at Acton, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by PeterA
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 30 Oct 2020 by Roger
Rainbowia sp. (genus) (A mite) at Acton, ACT - 28 Oct 2020 by Roger
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Acton, ACT - 23 Oct 2020 by TimL
Plebs eburnus (Eastern bush orb-weaver) at Acton, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by Roger
Saproscincus mustelinus (Weasel Skink) at Acton, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by RodDeb
Cymbacha sp (genus) (A crab spider) at Acton, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by TimL
Acripeza reticulata (Mountain Katydid) at Acton, ACT - 14 Oct 2020 by Roger
Prostheclina amplior (Orange Jumping Spider) at Acton, ACT - 13 Oct 2020 by Tim L
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Acton, ACT - 10 Oct 2020 by TimL
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 10 Oct 2020 by rawshorty
Fulgoroidea sp. (superfamily) (Unidentified fulgoroid planthopper) at Acton, ACT - 10 Oct 2020 by rawshorty
Prostheclina sp (genus) (A jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 10 Oct 2020 by Christine
Pseudostoreus placitus at Acton, ACT - 9 Oct 2020 by TimL
Conoeca guildingi (A case moth) at Acton, ACT - 29 Sep 2020 by Roger
Lauxaniidae (family) (Unidentified lauxaniid fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by Roger
Araneidae (family) (Orb weaver) at Acton, ACT - 22 Sep 2020 by TimL
Arkys alticephala (High-headed Arkys) at Acton, ACT - 21 Sep 2020 by Roger
Polyrhachis phryne (A spiny ant) at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by Roger
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by TimL
Poecilohetaerus aquilus (A lauxaniid fly) at Acton, ACT - 23 Aug 2020 by TimL
Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Acton, ACT - 18 Aug 2020 by TimL
Diapriidae (family) (Diapriid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 18 Aug 2020 by TimL
Prostheclina sp (genus) (A jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 9 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 (suborder) (Unidentified True 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
Curculionidae (family) (Unidentified weevil) at Acton, ACT - 2 Aug 2020 by TimL
Dilophus sp. (genus) (A march fly) at Acton, ACT - 2 Aug 2020 by TimL
Stenocotis sp. (genus) (A Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 28 Jul 2020 by TimL
Cetratus rubropunctatus (Long green crab spider) at Acton, ACT - 22 Jul 2020 by Roger
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Acton, ACT - 12 Jul 2020 by tom.tomward@gmail.com
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
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Acton, ACT - 1 Jul 2020 by RodDeb
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
Opiliones (order) (Unidentified harvestman) at Acton, ACT - 22 Jun 2020 by WHall
Euryopis sp. (genus) (An ant eating spider) at Acton, ACT - 22 Jun 2020 by WHall
Oligochaeta (class) (Unidentified earthworm) at Acton, ACT - 22 Jun 2020 by WHall
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 22 Jun 2020 by WHall
Hypholoma sp. (Hypholoma) 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
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
Holoplatys lhotskyi (Queensland Ultraflat) at Acton, ACT - 9 Jun 2020 by TimL
Hydrellia sp. (genus) (Lawn or Pasture Fly) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jun 2020 by TimL
Orosius orientalis (Common Brown Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 6 Jun 2020 by Roger
Opisthoncus grassator (Jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2020 by Roger
Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Acton, ACT - 2 Jun 2020 by TimL
Siphanta acuta (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Acton, ACT - 2 Jun 2020 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 31 May 2020 by TimL
Pseudocheirus peregrinus (Common Ringtail Possum) at Acton, ACT - 29 May 2020 by Lindell
Prostheclina amplior (Orange Jumping Spider) at Acton, ACT - 29 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
Psychodidae sp. (family) (Moth Fly, Drain Fly) at Acton, ACT - 29 May 2020 by rawshorty
Pygophora sp. (genus) (A muscid fly) at Acton, ACT - 29 May 2020 by rawshorty
Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Acton, ACT - 15 Mar 2020 by TimL
Eutyrhinus meditabundus (Weevil) at Acton, ACT - 15 Mar 2020 by TimL
Platybrachys decemmacula (Green-faced gum hopper) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by TimL
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by TimL
Bethylidae (family) (Bethylid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by TimL
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Acton, ACT - 6 Mar 2020 by Illilanga
Tipulidae or Limoniidae (family) (Unidentified Crane Fly) at Acton, ACT - 25 Feb 2020 by TimL
Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 18 Feb 2020 by TimL
Oncopeltus (Oncopeltus) sordidus (Milk vine bug) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2020 by Harrisi
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2020 by HelenCross
Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 5 Feb 2020 by roymcd
Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Acton, ACT - 2 Jan 2020 by HelenCross
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2019 by Tim L
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2019 by Tim L
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 24 Dec 2019 by Christine
Lampona sp. (genus) (White-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 24 Dec 2019 by Christine
Heteropsilopus ingenuus (A long-legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 24 Dec 2019 by rawshorty
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified case moth or bagworm) at Acton, ACT - 24 Dec 2019 by Christine
Sidymella sp. (genus) (A crab spider) at Acton, ACT - 24 Dec 2019 by Christine
Tachinidae (family) (Unidentified Bristle fly) at Acton, ACT - 24 Dec 2019 by Christine
Prostheclina pallida (Orange jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 24 Dec 2019 by Christine
Theridion sp. (genus) (Tangle-web spider) at Acton, ACT - 24 Dec 2019 by Christine
Reduviidae (family) (An assassin bug) at Acton, ACT - 24 Dec 2019 by Christine
Neuroptera (order) (Unidentified lacewing) at Acton, ACT - 22 Dec 2019 by rawshorty
Prostheclina sp (genus) (A jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 22 Dec 2019 by rawshorty
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Acton, ACT - 22 Dec 2019 by rawshorty

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 22 Mar 2020 01:37 PM Recorded on
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  • Callistemon 'Howies Fire Glow' Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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