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Symphypleona sp. (order)

1 Globular springtail at Downer, ACT

Symphypleona sp. (order) at Downer, ACT - 4 Aug 2020
Symphypleona sp. (order) at Downer, ACT - 4 Aug 2020
Symphypleona sp. (order) at Downer, ACT - 4 Aug 2020
Symphypleona sp. (order) at Downer, ACT - 4 Aug 2020
Symphypleona sp. (order) at Downer, ACT - 4 Aug 2020
Symphypleona sp. (order) at Downer, ACT - 4 Aug 2020
Symphypleona sp. (order) at Downer, ACT - 4 Aug 2020
Symphypleona sp. (order) at Downer, ACT - 4 Aug 2020
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Identification history

Symphypleona sp. (order) 22 Aug 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Symphypleona sp. (order) 21 Aug 2020 TimL

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Very active when sighted on a bridge handrail adjacent to ANBG's Red Centre.

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Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Downer, ACT - 4 Aug 2021 by HelenCross Sylvicola dubius (Wood-gnat) at Downer, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by TimL Euryopis sp. (genus) (An ant eating spider) at Downer, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by TimL Faex sp. (genus) (Faex Leaf Beetle) at Downer, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by TimL Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Downer, ACT - 30 Jul 2021 by TimL Valenzuela sp. (genus) (A lizard Barklice) at Downer, ACT - 25 Jul 2021 by TimL Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Downer, ACT - 16 Jul 2021 by TimL Stereum hirsutum (Hairy Curtain Crust) at Downer, ACT - 25 Jun 2021 by TimL Ledrinae sp. (subfamily) (A Flat-headed Leafhopper) at Downer, ACT - 6 Jun 2021 by TimL Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Downer, ACT - 30 May 2021 by TimL Ledrinae sp. (subfamily) (A Flat-headed Leafhopper) at Downer, ACT - 30 May 2021 by TimL Idolothrips spectrum (Giant thrips) at Downer, ACT - 18 May 2021 by TimL Camponotus nigroaeneus (Sugar ant) at Downer, ACT - 14 May 2021 by TimL Rainbowia sp. (genus) (A mite) at Downer, ACT - 14 May 2021 by TimL Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Downer, ACT - 9 May 2021 by TimL Calopompilus sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at Downer, ACT - 26 Apr 2021 by Roger Conocephalomima barameda (False Meadow Katydid, Barameda) at Downer, ACT - 18 Apr 2021 by TimL Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Downer, ACT - 18 Apr 2021 by TimL Idolothrips spectrum (Giant thrips) at Downer, ACT - 16 Apr 2021 by TimL Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Downer, ACT - 16 Apr 2021 by TimL Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Downer, ACT - 13 Apr 2021 by HelenCross Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Downer, ACT - 13 Apr 2021 by HelenCross Sandalodes superbus (Ludicra Jumping Spider) at Downer, ACT - 4 Apr 2021 by TimL Altica sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Downer, ACT - 4 Apr 2021 by TimL Celaenia atkinsoni (Atkinson's bird-dropping spider) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL Ledrinae sp. (subfamily) (A Flat-headed Leafhopper) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL Stenosmylus stenopterus (An Osmylid Lacewing) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL Apricia jovialis (Jovial jumping spider) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL Calliphora sp. (genus) (Unidentified blowfly) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Downer, ACT - 28 Mar 2021 by TimL Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Downer, ACT - 26 Mar 2021 by TimL Aphididae (family) (Unidentified aphid) at Downer, ACT - 26 Mar 2021 by TimL Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Downer, ACT - 23 Mar 2021 by TimL Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Downer, ACT - 21 Mar 2021 by TimL Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Downer, ACT - 21 Mar 2021 by TimL Pseudococcidae sp. (family) (A mealybug) at Downer, ACT - 19 Mar 2021 by TimL Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Downer, ACT - 19 Mar 2021 by TimL Chrysopidae (family) (Unidentified Green lacewing) at Downer, ACT - 14 Mar 2021 by TimL Pergagrapta sp. (genus) (A sawfly) at Downer, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by Roger Didymoctenia exsuperata (Thick-lined Bark Moth) at Downer, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by Roger Damoetas sp. (genus) (Herdsman Ant Mimic) at Downer, ACT - 28 Feb 2021 by TimL Perga dorsalis (Steel-blue sawfly, spitfire) at Downer, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Downer, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL Euryopis splendens (Splendid tick spider) at Downer, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL Scolia (Discolia) verticalis (Yellow-headed hairy flower wasp) at Downer, ACT - 12 Feb 2021 by TimL Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Downer, ACT - 12 Feb 2021 by TimL Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Downer, ACT - 21 Jan 2021 by PeterA Eupoecila australasiae (Fiddler Beetle) at Downer, ACT - 21 Jan 2021 by PeterA Hylaeus sp. (genus) (A masked bee) at Downer, ACT - 21 Jan 2021 by PeterA Hylaeus (Euprosopis) elegans (Harlequin Bee) at Downer, ACT - 19 Jan 2021 by PeterA Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Downer, ACT - 19 Jan 2021 by PeterA Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Downer, ACT - 10 Jan 2021 by TimL Austroicetes pusilla (Grasshopper, Locust) at Downer, ACT - 8 Jan 2021 by TimL Nymphes myrmeleonoides (Blue eyes lacewing) at Downer, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by TimL Leioproctus sp. (genus) (Plaster bee) at Downer, ACT - 3 Jan 2021 by TimL Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at Downer, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by TimL Nymphes myrmeleonoides (Blue eyes lacewing) at Downer, ACT - 18 Dec 2020 by TimL Agrotis infusa (Bogong Moth, Common Cutworm) at Downer, ACT - 20 Nov 2020 by rawshorty Microvalgus sp. (genus) (Flower scarab) at Downer, ACT - 19 Nov 2020 by TimL Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Downer, ACT - 16 Nov 2020 by TimL Pompilidae (family) (Unidentified Spider wasp) at Downer, ACT - 15 Nov 2020 by TimL Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Downer, ACT - 4 Nov 2020 by TimL Saccharodite chrysonoe (Derbid planthopper) at Downer, ACT - 31 Oct 2020 by TimL Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Downer, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by TimL Diplopoda sp. (class) (Unidentified millipede) at Downer, ACT - 28 Oct 2020 by TimL Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Downer, ACT - 23 Oct 2020 by TimL Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Downer, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by TimL Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Downer, ACT - 11 Oct 2020 by TimL Daerlac cephalotes (Ant Mimicking Seedbug) at Downer, ACT - 4 Oct 2020 by TimL Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Downer, ACT - 3 Oct 2020 by TimL Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Downer, ACT - 3 Oct 2020 by TimL Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Downer, ACT - 3 Oct 2020 by TimL Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Downer, ACT - 3 Oct 2020 by TimL Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Downer, ACT - 3 Oct 2020 by TimL Myrmarachne sp. (genus) (Unidentified Ant-mimic jumping spider) at Downer, ACT - 2 Oct 2020 by TimL Empidoidea (superfamily) at Downer, ACT - 27 Sep 2020 by TimL Psychodidae sp. (family) (Moth Fly, Drain Fly) at Downer, ACT - 27 Sep 2020 by TimL Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Downer, ACT - 22 Sep 2020 by TimL Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Downer, ACT - 22 Sep 2020 by TimL Lasioglossum (Australictus) tertium (Halictid bee) at Downer, ACT - 14 Sep 2020 by PeterA Stenocotis sp. (genus) (A Leafhopper) at Downer, ACT - 4 Sep 2020 by TimL Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Downer, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by Alison Milton Crepidomenus fulgidus (Click beetle) at Downer, ACT - 14 Aug 2020 by Christine Psychodidae sp. (family) (Moth Fly, Drain Fly) at Downer, ACT - 14 Aug 2020 by TimL Myrmecia sp. (genus) (Bull ant or Jack Jumper) at Downer, ACT - 14 Aug 2020 by TimL Muscidae sp. (family) (Unidentified muscid fly) at Downer, ACT - 14 Aug 2020 by TimL Chelaner kiliani (Kilian's ant) at Downer, ACT - 11 Aug 2020 by TimL Tipulidae or Limoniidae (family) (Unidentified Crane Fly) at Downer, ACT - 11 Aug 2020 by TimL Encosmia sp. (genus) (Weevil) at Downer, ACT - 6 Aug 2020 by TimL Carabidae sp. (family) (A ground beetle) at Downer, ACT - 28 Jul 2020 by TimL Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Downer, ACT - 3 Jul 2020 by TimL Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Downer, ACT - 12 Feb 2019 by WHall
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Downer, ACT - 4 Aug 2021 by HelenCross
Sylvicola dubius (Wood-gnat) at Downer, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by TimL
Euryopis sp. (genus) (An ant eating spider) at Downer, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by TimL
Faex sp. (genus) (Faex Leaf Beetle) at Downer, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by TimL
Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Downer, ACT - 30 Jul 2021 by TimL
Valenzuela sp. (genus) (A lizard Barklice) at Downer, ACT - 25 Jul 2021 by TimL
Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Downer, ACT - 16 Jul 2021 by TimL
Stereum hirsutum (Hairy Curtain Crust) at Downer, ACT - 25 Jun 2021 by TimL
Ledrinae sp. (subfamily) (A Flat-headed Leafhopper) at Downer, ACT - 6 Jun 2021 by TimL
Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Downer, ACT - 30 May 2021 by TimL
Ledrinae sp. (subfamily) (A Flat-headed Leafhopper) at Downer, ACT - 30 May 2021 by TimL
Idolothrips spectrum (Giant thrips) at Downer, ACT - 18 May 2021 by TimL
Camponotus nigroaeneus (Sugar ant) at Downer, ACT - 14 May 2021 by TimL
Rainbowia sp. (genus) (A mite) at Downer, ACT - 14 May 2021 by TimL
Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Downer, ACT - 9 May 2021 by TimL
Calopompilus sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at Downer, ACT - 26 Apr 2021 by Roger
Conocephalomima barameda (False Meadow Katydid, Barameda) at Downer, ACT - 18 Apr 2021 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Downer, ACT - 18 Apr 2021 by TimL
Idolothrips spectrum (Giant thrips) at Downer, ACT - 16 Apr 2021 by TimL
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Downer, ACT - 16 Apr 2021 by TimL
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Downer, ACT - 13 Apr 2021 by HelenCross
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Downer, ACT - 13 Apr 2021 by HelenCross
Sandalodes superbus (Ludicra Jumping Spider) at Downer, ACT - 4 Apr 2021 by TimL
Altica sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Downer, ACT - 4 Apr 2021 by TimL
Celaenia atkinsoni (Atkinson's bird-dropping spider) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL
Ledrinae sp. (subfamily) (A Flat-headed Leafhopper) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL
Stenosmylus stenopterus (An Osmylid Lacewing) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL
Apricia jovialis (Jovial jumping spider) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL
Calliphora sp. (genus) (Unidentified blowfly) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Downer, ACT - 28 Mar 2021 by TimL
Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Downer, ACT - 26 Mar 2021 by TimL
Aphididae (family) (Unidentified aphid) at Downer, ACT - 26 Mar 2021 by TimL
Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Downer, ACT - 23 Mar 2021 by TimL
Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Downer, ACT - 21 Mar 2021 by TimL
Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Downer, ACT - 21 Mar 2021 by TimL
Pseudococcidae sp. (family) (A mealybug) at Downer, ACT - 19 Mar 2021 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Downer, ACT - 19 Mar 2021 by TimL
Chrysopidae (family) (Unidentified Green lacewing) at Downer, ACT - 14 Mar 2021 by TimL
Pergagrapta sp. (genus) (A sawfly) at Downer, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by Roger
Didymoctenia exsuperata (Thick-lined Bark Moth) at Downer, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by Roger
Damoetas sp. (genus) (Herdsman Ant Mimic) at Downer, ACT - 28 Feb 2021 by TimL
Perga dorsalis (Steel-blue sawfly, spitfire) at Downer, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL
Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Downer, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL
Euryopis splendens (Splendid tick spider) at Downer, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL
Scolia (Discolia) verticalis (Yellow-headed hairy flower wasp) at Downer, ACT - 12 Feb 2021 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Downer, ACT - 12 Feb 2021 by TimL
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Downer, ACT - 21 Jan 2021 by PeterA
Eupoecila australasiae (Fiddler Beetle) at Downer, ACT - 21 Jan 2021 by PeterA
Hylaeus sp. (genus) (A masked bee) at Downer, ACT - 21 Jan 2021 by PeterA
Hylaeus (Euprosopis) elegans (Harlequin Bee) at Downer, ACT - 19 Jan 2021 by PeterA
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Downer, ACT - 19 Jan 2021 by PeterA
Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Downer, ACT - 10 Jan 2021 by TimL
Austroicetes pusilla (Grasshopper, Locust) at Downer, ACT - 8 Jan 2021 by TimL
Nymphes myrmeleonoides (Blue eyes lacewing) at Downer, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by TimL
Leioproctus sp. (genus) (Plaster bee) at Downer, ACT - 3 Jan 2021 by TimL
Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at Downer, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by TimL
Nymphes myrmeleonoides (Blue eyes lacewing) at Downer, ACT - 18 Dec 2020 by TimL
Agrotis infusa (Bogong Moth, Common Cutworm) at Downer, ACT - 20 Nov 2020 by rawshorty
Microvalgus sp. (genus) (Flower scarab) at Downer, ACT - 19 Nov 2020 by TimL
Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Downer, ACT - 16 Nov 2020 by TimL
Pompilidae (family) (Unidentified Spider wasp) at Downer, ACT - 15 Nov 2020 by TimL
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Downer, ACT - 4 Nov 2020 by TimL
Saccharodite chrysonoe (Derbid planthopper) at Downer, ACT - 31 Oct 2020 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Downer, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by TimL
Diplopoda sp. (class) (Unidentified millipede) at Downer, ACT - 28 Oct 2020 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Downer, ACT - 23 Oct 2020 by TimL
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Downer, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by TimL
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Downer, ACT - 11 Oct 2020 by TimL
Daerlac cephalotes (Ant Mimicking Seedbug) at Downer, ACT - 4 Oct 2020 by TimL
Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Downer, ACT - 3 Oct 2020 by TimL
Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Downer, ACT - 3 Oct 2020 by TimL
Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Downer, ACT - 3 Oct 2020 by TimL
Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Downer, ACT - 3 Oct 2020 by TimL
Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Downer, ACT - 3 Oct 2020 by TimL
Myrmarachne sp. (genus) (Unidentified Ant-mimic jumping spider) at Downer, ACT - 2 Oct 2020 by TimL
Empidoidea (superfamily) at Downer, ACT - 27 Sep 2020 by TimL
Psychodidae sp. (family) (Moth Fly, Drain Fly) at Downer, ACT - 27 Sep 2020 by TimL
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Downer, ACT - 22 Sep 2020 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Downer, ACT - 22 Sep 2020 by TimL
Lasioglossum (Australictus) tertium (Halictid bee) at Downer, ACT - 14 Sep 2020 by PeterA
Stenocotis sp. (genus) (A Leafhopper) at Downer, ACT - 4 Sep 2020 by TimL
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Downer, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by Alison Milton
Crepidomenus fulgidus (Click beetle) at Downer, ACT - 14 Aug 2020 by Christine
Psychodidae sp. (family) (Moth Fly, Drain Fly) at Downer, ACT - 14 Aug 2020 by TimL
Myrmecia sp. (genus) (Bull ant or Jack Jumper) at Downer, ACT - 14 Aug 2020 by TimL
Muscidae sp. (family) (Unidentified muscid fly) at Downer, ACT - 14 Aug 2020 by TimL
Chelaner kiliani (Kilian's ant) at Downer, ACT - 11 Aug 2020 by TimL
Tipulidae or Limoniidae (family) (Unidentified Crane Fly) at Downer, ACT - 11 Aug 2020 by TimL
Encosmia sp. (genus) (Weevil) at Downer, ACT - 6 Aug 2020 by TimL
Carabidae sp. (family) (A ground beetle) at Downer, ACT - 28 Jul 2020 by TimL
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Downer, ACT - 3 Jul 2020 by TimL
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Downer, ACT - 12 Feb 2019 by WHall

Location information

Species information

  • Symphypleona sp. (order) Scientific name
  • Globular springtail Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 4 Aug 2020 10:44 AM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

Additional information

  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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