Trombidiidae (family)

Red velvet mite at Acton, ACT

Trombidiidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 31 May 2020
Trombidiidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 31 May 2020
Trombidiidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 31 May 2020
Trombidiidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 31 May 2020
Trombidiidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 31 May 2020
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Identification history

Trombidiidae (family) 1 Jun 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Trombidiidae (family) 1 Jun 2020 TimL

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A very active mite sighted on a handrail in ANBG's Rainforest Gully.

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Charaxes sempronius (Tailed Emperor) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at ANBG - 26 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Temnosternus planiusculus (Longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 26 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 21 Apr 2023 by Thurstan
Cermatulus nasalis (Predatory shield bug, Glossy shield bug) at Acton, ACT - 2 Apr 2023 by patrickcox
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by patrickcox
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Mar 2023 by regeraghty
Oncopeltus (Oncopeltus) sordidus (Milk vine bug) at Acton, ACT - 13 Mar 2023 by AlisonMilton
Orcus bilunulatus (Ladybird beetle) at Acton, ACT - 4 Mar 2023 by Cristy1676
Prostheclina amplior (Orange Jumping Spider) at Acton, ACT - 25 Feb 2023 by patrickcox
Simaethula sp. (genus) (A jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 25 Feb 2023 by patrickcox
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by HelenCross
Opisthoncus polyphemus (Cyclops jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Tebenna micalis (Small Thistle Moth) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Chloroclystis catastreptes (Green and Brown Carpet) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Asura cervicalis (Spotted Lichen Moth) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Chloroclystis (genus) (A geometer moth) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
zz Polypore (shelf/hoof-like) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Fabriogenia sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Theridion pyramidale (Tangle-web spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
zz agaric (stem; gill colour unknown) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
zz agaric (stem; gill colour unknown) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
zz agaric (stem; gill colour unknown) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
zz agaric (stem; gill colour unknown) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Lepiota s.l. at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Stiphidion facetum (Hammock-web Spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Cnemospathidinae sp. (Sub-family) (Sun-fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Cruentomycena viscidocruenta (Ruby Mycena) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
zz puffball at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Austrosciapus connexus (Green long-legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Austrosciapus sp. (genus) (Long-legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Psychodidae sp. (family) (Moth Fly, Drain Fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Calolampra sp. (genus) (Bark cockroach) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Dolichopodidae (family) (Unidentified Long-legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Gea theridioides (An orb weaver spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by Thurstan
Netrocoryne repanda (Bronze Flat) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by HelenCross
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Furrow Bee) at Acton, ACT - 8 Jan 2023 by Roger
Servaea villosa (Shaggy-velvet Servaea) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by patrickcox
Ancita crocogaster (Longhorn or Longicorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by patrickcox
Maratus watagansi (Rainforest Peacock Spider) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by Harrisi
Maratus watagansi (Rainforest Peacock Spider) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by patrickcox
Maratus watagansi (Rainforest Peacock Spider) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by patrickcox
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by MarkT
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by HelenCross
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 29 Dec 2022 by Tapirlord
Australomisidia pilula (Lozenge-shaped Flower Spider) at Acton, ACT - 9 Dec 2022 by patrickcox
Prostheclina amplior (Orange Jumping Spider) at Acton, ACT - 9 Dec 2022 by patrickcox
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Acton, ACT - 9 Dec 2022 by patrickcox
Hypertropha tortriciformis (A Gelechioid moth) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2022 by HelenCross
Cleora illustraria (A Geometer moth) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2022 by HelenCross
Dasypodia selenophora (Southern old lady moth) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2022 by HelenCross
Prostheclina pallida (Orange jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by patrickcox
Prostheclina sp (genus) (A jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by patrickcox
Servaea villosa (Shaggy-velvet Servaea) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by patrickcox
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by RodDeb
Molytria perplexa (Bark Cockroach) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by TimL
Zoothera lunulata (Bassian Thrush) at Acton, ACT - 19 Oct 2022 by JohnBundock
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 5 Oct 2022 by TimL
Cystopelta astra (Snowy Mountains Humpback Slug) at Acton, ACT - 5 Oct 2022 by TimL
Cystopelta astra (Snowy Mountains Humpback Slug) at Acton, ACT - 5 Oct 2022 by TimL
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 4 Oct 2022 by TimL
Calliphora ochracea (Reddish Brown blowfly) at Acton, ACT - 1 Oct 2022 by TimL
Stiromesostenus sp. (genus) (An ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 1 Oct 2022 by TimL
Monocrepidus sp. (genus) (Click beetle) at Acton, ACT - 25 Sep 2022 by TimL
Gonipterus pulverulentus (Eucalyptus weevil) at Acton, ACT - 20 Aug 2022 by TimL
Corticioid fungi at Acton, ACT - 12 Aug 2022 by TimL
Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 12 Aug 2022 by TimL
Leptocoris mitellatus (Leptocoris bug) at Acton, ACT - 6 Aug 2022 by TimL
Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jul 2022 by Steve_Bok
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jul 2022 by Steve_Bok
Amblypelta nitida (Fruit-spotting bug) at Acton, ACT - 1 Jul 2022 by TimL
Cleobora mellyi (Southern Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jun 2022 by TimL
Ectoneura sp. (genus) (Cockroach) at Acton, ACT - 18 Jun 2022 by TimL
Amanita muscaria (Fly Agaric) at Acton, ACT - 18 Jun 2022 by TimL
Amanita muscaria (Fly Agaric) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jun 2022 by TimL
Amblypelta nitida (Fruit-spotting bug) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jun 2022 by TimL
Amblypelta nitida (Fruit-spotting bug) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jun 2022 by Roger
Amanita muscaria (Fly Agaric) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL
Leptocoris mitellatus (Leptocoris bug) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL
Cetratus rubropunctatus (Long green crab spider) at Acton, ACT - 1 Jun 2022 by Roger
Australomisidia sp. (genus) (Flower spider) at Acton, ACT - 1 Jun 2022 by Roger
Lenkunya virgata (Brown-streaked planarian) at Acton, ACT - 27 May 2022 by TimL
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 May 2022 by TimL
Stiromesostenus sp. (genus) (An ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 May 2022 by TimL

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  • 31 May 2020 12:41 PM Recorded on
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