Bibionomorpha (infraorder)

Unidentified Gnat, Gall Midge or March Fly at Acton, ACT

Bibionomorpha (infraorder) at Acton, ACT - 24 May 2020
Bibionomorpha (infraorder) at Acton, ACT - 24 May 2020
Bibionomorpha (infraorder) at Acton, ACT - 24 May 2020
Bibionomorpha (infraorder) at Acton, ACT - 24 May 2020
Bibionomorpha (infraorder) at Acton, ACT - 24 May 2020
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Identification history

Bibionomorpha (infraorder) 9 Aug 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Sciaridae sp. (family) 5 Jun 2020 KimPullen
Unidentified 27 May 2020 TimL

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The larger of the two flies was 12mm long.

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KimPullen wrote:
   5 Jun 2020
Cecidomyiidae or Sciaridae.

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Euryopis umbilicata (Striped tick spider) at Acton, ACT - 18 Apr 2021 by TimL
Amblypelta nitida (Fruit-spotting bug) at Downer, ACT - 16 Apr 2021 by TimL
Myopsocus sp. (genus) (A Bark Louse) at Downer, ACT - 11 Apr 2021 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 9 Apr 2021 by TimL
Platybrachys sp. (genus) (A gum hopper) at Downer, ACT - 9 Apr 2021 by TimL
Terentius convexus (Hornless treehopper) at Acton, ACT - 9 Apr 2021 by TimL
Gymnopilus junonius (Spectauclar Rustgill) at Acton, ACT - 9 Apr 2021 by AlisonMilton
Araneus ginninderranus (Dondale's Orb-weaver) at Acton, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL
Ancita sp. (genus) (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 30 Mar 2021 by TimL
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 30 Mar 2021 by TimL
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Acton, ACT - 28 Mar 2021 by TimL
Spaminta minjerribae (Mantisfly) at Downer, ACT - 28 Mar 2021 by TimL
Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 26 Mar 2021 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 21 Mar 2021 by TimL
Gryllacrididae sp. (family) (Wood, Raspy or Leaf Rolling Cricket) at Downer, ACT - 21 Mar 2021 by TimL
Stenosmylus tenuis (Osmylid lacewing) at Acton, ACT - 14 Mar 2021 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 14 Mar 2021 by TimL
Myopsocus sp. (genus) (A Bark Louse) at Downer, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by TimL
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 28 Feb 2021 by TimL
Leptotarsus (Leptotarsus) clavatus (A crane fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Feb 2021 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by TimL
Myopsocus sp. (genus) (A Bark Louse) at Downer, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by TimL
Sandalodes scopifer (White-spotted Sandalodes) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL
Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL
Diphucrania sp. (genus) (Jewel Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2021 by TimL
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by Christine
Appias paulina (Yellow albatross) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by Christine
Idolothrips spectrum (Giant thrips) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jan 2021 by TimL
Orthorhinus cylindrirostris (Elephant Weevil) at Acton, ACT - 8 Jan 2021 by TimL
Eurepa marginipennis (Mottled bush cricket) at Acton, ACT - 8 Jan 2021 by TimL
Ancita sp. (genus) (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at ANBG - 4 Jan 2021 by TimL
Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2021 by TimL
Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jan 2021 by TimL
Limax maximus (Leopard Slug, Great Grey Slug) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jan 2021 by Tim L
Limax maximus (Leopard Slug, Great Grey Slug) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jan 2021 by Tim L
Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jan 2021 by TimL
Odontomyia decipiens (Green Soldier Fly) at Acton, ACT - 1 Jan 2021 by TimL
Cicadettini sp. (tribe) (Cicada) at Acton, ACT - 1 Jan 2021 by TimL
Pergagrapta polita (Sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 1 Jan 2021 by TimL
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 29 Dec 2020 by TimL
Ancita marginicollis (A longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 29 Dec 2020 by TimL
Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by TimL
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by TimL
Ptomaphila lacrymosa (Carrion Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by MattFox
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by Tapirlord
Anoplognathus brunnipennis (Green-tailed Christmas beetle) at Canberra Central, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by Tapirlord
Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by Tapirlord
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 15 Dec 2020 by TimL
Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2020 by TimL
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Acton, ACT - 11 Dec 2020 by TimL
Pauropsalta mneme (Alarm Clock Squawker) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by TimL
Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by TimL
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Acton, ACT - 18 Nov 2020 by TimL
Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Siphanta acuta (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Acton, ACT - 4 Oct 2020 by TimL
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 4 Oct 2020 by TimL
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 2 Oct 2020 by TimL
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 22 Sep 2020 by TimL
Platybrachys sp. (genus) (A gum hopper) at Acton, ACT - 11 Sep 2020 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 1 Sep 2020 by TimL
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Acton, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by Alison Milton
Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Acton, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by Alison Milton
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by Alison Milton
Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Acton, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by Alison Milton
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Acton, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by Alison Milton
Daphoenositta chrysoptera (Varied Sittella) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jul 2020 by HelenCross
Rivellia sp. (genus) (Signal fly) at Acton, ACT - 26 Jun 2020 by TimL
zz bolete at Acton, ACT - 24 Jun 2020 by Tim L
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) (A Springtail) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jun 2020 by TimL
Trametes coccinea (Scarlet Bracket) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jun 2020 by Tim L
Myrmecia pyriformis (A Bull ant) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jun 2020 by TimL
Cryptes baccatus (Wattle Tick Scale) at Acton, ACT - 19 Jun 2020 by TimL
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Acton, ACT - 19 Jun 2020 by TimL
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Acton, ACT - 12 Jun 2020 by TimL
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at Acton, ACT - 29 May 2020 by rawshorty
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 29 May 2020 by rawshorty
Acari (informal subclass) (Unidentified mite) at Acton, ACT - 24 May 2020 by TimL
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by AlisonMilton
Geron sp. (genus) (Slender Bee Fly) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by AlisonMilton
Thereutria amaraca (Spine-legged Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by TimL
Bembecinus sp. (genus) (A sand wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by TimL
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Acton, ACT - 29 Feb 2020 by TimL
Myrmecia fulvipes (Red-legged Toothless bull ant) at Acton, ACT - 18 Feb 2020 by TimL
Orthorhinus klugii (Vine weevil) at Acton, ACT - 18 Feb 2020 by TimL
Conocephalus sp. (genus) (A Tussock Katydid) at Acton, ACT - 17 Dec 2019 by TimL
Heteropsilopus sp. (genus) (A long legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 14 Dec 2019 by TimL
Ropalidia plebeiana (Small brown paper wasp) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Rhinotia phoenicoptera (Belid weevil) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Lygaeidae (family) (Seed bug) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Neoscleropogon sp. (genus) (Robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 22 Nov 2019 by TimL
Leioproctus (Leioproctus) launcestonensis at Hackett, ACT - 22 Nov 2019 by TimL
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 Nov 2019 by TimL
Rutilia (Donovanius) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Acton, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by TimL
Hesperilla idothea (Flame Sedge-skipper) at Acton, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by TimL
Lygaeidae (family) (Seed bug) at Hackett, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by TimL
Myrmecia pyriformis (A Bull ant) at Acton, ACT - 5 Nov 2019 by TimL
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 5 Nov 2019 by TimL

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  • 24 May 2020 11:51 AM Recorded on
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour

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