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Chironomidae (family)

Non-biting Midge at Cook, ACT

Chironomidae (family) at Cook, ACT - 2 Sep 2020
Chironomidae (family) at Cook, ACT - 2 Sep 2020
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Identification history

Chironomidae (family) 8 Sep 2020 KimPullen
Chironomidae (family) 8 Sep 2020 KimPullen
Unidentified 5 Sep 2020 CathB

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Calliphoridae (family) (Unidentified blowfly) at Cook, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by CathB Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (subgenus) (Halictid Bee) at Cook, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by CathB Ceromitia leptosticta (A Fairy moth) at Cook, ACT - 15 May 2023 by CathB Merophyas divulsana (Lucerne Leafroller) at Cook, ACT - 10 May 2023 by CathB Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 10 May 2023 by CathB Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Cook, ACT - 27 Apr 2023 by CathB Scopula (genus) (A wave moth) at Cook, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by CathB Scopula rubraria (Plantain Moth) at Cook, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by CathB Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by CathB Trigonospila sp. (genus) (A Bristle Fly) at Cook, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by CathB Trigonidium sjostedti (Trigonidiid cricket) at Cook, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by CathB Argoctenus sp. (genus) (Wandering ghost spider) at Cook, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by CathB Rivellia sp. (genus) (Signal fly) at Cook, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by CathB Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 28 Mar 2023 by CathB Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at Cook, ACT - 28 Mar 2023 by CathB Perilampus sp. (genus) (A Perilampid wasp) at Cook, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by CathB Macrobathra (genus) (A cosmet moth) at Cook, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by CathB Opodiphthera eucalypti (Emperor Gum Moth) at Cook, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by CathB Neola semiaurata (Wattle Notodontid Moth) at Cook, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by CathB Elhamma australasiae (Elhamma) at Cook, ACT - 8 Feb 2023 by CathB Suhpalacsa sp. (genus) (Owlfly) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB Platyptilia celidotus (Plume Moth) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB Cymbacha ocellata (Crab spider) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB Obrida fascialis (One banded longicorn) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB Nemophora sparsella (An Adelid Moth) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by CathB Anzora unicolor (Grey Planthopper) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by CathB Siphanta sp. (genus) (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by CathB Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around Spider) at Cook, ACT - 23 Jan 2023 by CathB Endotricha pyrosalis (A Pyralid moth) at Cook, ACT - 23 Jan 2023 by CathB Casbia pallens (Pale Casbia) at Cook, ACT - 23 Jan 2023 by CathB Runcinia acuminata (Pointy Crab Spider) at Cook, ACT - 19 Jan 2023 by CathB Megachile (Hackeriapis) oblonga (A Megachild bee) at Cook, ACT - 19 Jan 2023 by CathB Opodiphthera eucalypti (Emperor Gum Moth) at Cook, ACT - 17 Jan 2023 by CathB Snellenia lineata (A concealer moth) at Cook, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by CathB Nemophora sparsella (An Adelid Moth) at Cook, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by CathB Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Cook, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by Tammy Lichenaula lichenea (Lichenaula lichenea) at Cook, ACT - 19 Dec 2022 by CathB Pollanisus (genus) (A Forester Moth) at Cook, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by Tammy Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Cook, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by CathB Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Cook, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by CathB Pteronemobius sp. (genus) (Cricket) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by CathB Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by CathB Heliocosma (genus) (A Tortricid moth) at Cook, ACT - 18 Oct 2022 by CathB Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Cook, ACT - 18 Oct 2022 by CathB Plecoptera sp. (order) (Unidentified Stone fly) at Cook, ACT - 25 Sep 2022 by CathB Staphylinidae (family) (Rove beetle) at Cook, ACT - 19 Sep 2022 by CathB Dermocybe austroveneta (Green Skinhead) at Cook, ACT - 18 May 2022 by Tammy Acacia genistifolia (Early Wattle) at Cook, ACT - 24 Apr 2022 by drakes Balta spuria (A Balta Cockroach) at Cook, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by CathB Symphyla (class) (Symphylan or garden centipede) at Cook, ACT - 26 Mar 2022 by CathB Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB Nuliodon fishburni (Fishburn's Prowling Coastal Hunter) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB Grylloidea (superfamily) (Unidentified cricket) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB Gea theridioides (An orb weaver spider) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Cook, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by CathB Clubiona sp. (genus) (Unidentified Stout Sac Spider) at Cook, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by CathB Trigonidium sp. (genus) (A Sword-tail Cricket) at Cook, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by CathB Trogodendron fasciculatum (Yellow-horned Clerid) at Cook, ACT - 24 Feb 2022 by CathB Peritropha oligodrachma (A twig moth) at Cook, ACT - 24 Feb 2022 by CathB Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Cook, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by drakes Adelium pustulosum (Darkling beetle) at Cook, ACT - 1 Feb 2022 by CathB Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Cook, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by drakes Clubionidae (family) (Sac Spider) at Cook, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by CathB Anachloris subochraria (Golden Grass Carpet) at Cook, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by drakes Nemophora sparsella (An Adelid Moth) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by CathB Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by CathB Stomorhina sp. (genus) (Snout fly) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by CathB Goniaea sp. (genus) (A gumleaf grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by CathB Senecio quadridentatus (Cotton Fireweed) at Cook, ACT - 19 Dec 2021 by drakes Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around Spider) at Cook, ACT - 9 Dec 2021 by CathB Hednota bivittella (Webworm) at Cook, ACT - 11 Nov 2021 by CathB Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 24 Oct 2021 by CathB Plecoptera sp. (order) (Unidentified Stone fly) at Cook, ACT - 23 Oct 2021 by CathB Tipulidae or Limoniidae (family) (Unidentified Crane Fly) at Cook, ACT - 23 Oct 2021 by CathB Luzula densiflora (Dense Wood-rush) at Cook, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by drakes Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Cook, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by CathB Hyalopeza schneiderae (A fruit fly) at Cook, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by CathB Lehtinelagia sp. (genus) (Flower Spider or Crab Spider) at Cook, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by CathB Liparetrus sp. (genus) (Chafer beetle) at Cook, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by CathB Argoctenus sp. (genus) (Wandering ghost spider) at Cook, ACT - 1 Oct 2021 by CathB Sarothrocrepis civica (An arboreal 'ground' beetle) at Cook, ACT - 1 Oct 2021 by CathB Melobasis propinqua (Propinqua jewel beetle) at Cook, ACT - 1 Oct 2021 by CathB Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 1 Oct 2021 by CathB Paratettix australis (A pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Sep 2021 by CathB Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Sep 2021 by CathB Paratettix argillaceus (A pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Sep 2021 by CathB Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Cook, ACT - 17 Sep 2021 by Ned_Johnston Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Cook, ACT - 16 Sep 2021 by CathB Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Cook, ACT - 10 Sep 2021 by drakes Luzula meridionalis (Woodrush) at Cook, ACT - 9 Sep 2021 by drakes Dillwynia sp. at Cook, ACT - 9 Sep 2021 by MattFox Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Cook, ACT - 9 Sep 2021 by Tammy Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Cook, ACT - 6 Sep 2021 by Tammy Leucopogon virgatus (Common Beard-heath) at Cook, ACT - 28 Aug 2021 by drakes Perga sp. (genus) (Sawfly or Spitfire) at Cook, ACT - 28 Aug 2021 by Tammy
Calliphoridae (family) (Unidentified blowfly) at Cook, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by CathB
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (subgenus) (Halictid Bee) at Cook, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by CathB
Ceromitia leptosticta (A Fairy moth) at Cook, ACT - 15 May 2023 by CathB
Merophyas divulsana (Lucerne Leafroller) at Cook, ACT - 10 May 2023 by CathB
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 10 May 2023 by CathB
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Cook, ACT - 27 Apr 2023 by CathB
Scopula (genus) (A wave moth) at Cook, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by CathB
Scopula rubraria (Plantain Moth) at Cook, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by CathB
Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by CathB
Trigonospila sp. (genus) (A Bristle Fly) at Cook, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by CathB
Trigonidium sjostedti (Trigonidiid cricket) at Cook, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by CathB
Argoctenus sp. (genus) (Wandering ghost spider) at Cook, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by CathB
Rivellia sp. (genus) (Signal fly) at Cook, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by CathB
Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 28 Mar 2023 by CathB
Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at Cook, ACT - 28 Mar 2023 by CathB
Perilampus sp. (genus) (A Perilampid wasp) at Cook, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by CathB
Macrobathra (genus) (A cosmet moth) at Cook, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by CathB
Opodiphthera eucalypti (Emperor Gum Moth) at Cook, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by CathB
Neola semiaurata (Wattle Notodontid Moth) at Cook, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by CathB
Elhamma australasiae (Elhamma) at Cook, ACT - 8 Feb 2023 by CathB
Suhpalacsa sp. (genus) (Owlfly) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB
Platyptilia celidotus (Plume Moth) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB
Cymbacha ocellata (Crab spider) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB
Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB
Obrida fascialis (One banded longicorn) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB
Nemophora sparsella (An Adelid Moth) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by CathB
Anzora unicolor (Grey Planthopper) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by CathB
Siphanta sp. (genus) (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by CathB
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around Spider) at Cook, ACT - 23 Jan 2023 by CathB
Endotricha pyrosalis (A Pyralid moth) at Cook, ACT - 23 Jan 2023 by CathB
Casbia pallens (Pale Casbia) at Cook, ACT - 23 Jan 2023 by CathB
Runcinia acuminata (Pointy Crab Spider) at Cook, ACT - 19 Jan 2023 by CathB
Megachile (Hackeriapis) oblonga (A Megachild bee) at Cook, ACT - 19 Jan 2023 by CathB
Opodiphthera eucalypti (Emperor Gum Moth) at Cook, ACT - 17 Jan 2023 by CathB
Snellenia lineata (A concealer moth) at Cook, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by CathB
Nemophora sparsella (An Adelid Moth) at Cook, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by CathB
Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Cook, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by Tammy
Lichenaula lichenea (Lichenaula lichenea) at Cook, ACT - 19 Dec 2022 by CathB
Pollanisus (genus) (A Forester Moth) at Cook, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by Tammy
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Cook, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by CathB
Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Cook, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by CathB
Pteronemobius sp. (genus) (Cricket) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by CathB
Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by CathB
Heliocosma (genus) (A Tortricid moth) at Cook, ACT - 18 Oct 2022 by CathB
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Cook, ACT - 18 Oct 2022 by CathB
Plecoptera sp. (order) (Unidentified Stone fly) at Cook, ACT - 25 Sep 2022 by CathB
Staphylinidae (family) (Rove beetle) at Cook, ACT - 19 Sep 2022 by CathB
Dermocybe austroveneta (Green Skinhead) at Cook, ACT - 18 May 2022 by Tammy
Acacia genistifolia (Early Wattle) at Cook, ACT - 24 Apr 2022 by drakes
Balta spuria (A Balta Cockroach) at Cook, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by CathB
Symphyla (class) (Symphylan or garden centipede) at Cook, ACT - 26 Mar 2022 by CathB
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB
Nuliodon fishburni (Fishburn's Prowling Coastal Hunter) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB
Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB
Grylloidea (superfamily) (Unidentified cricket) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB
Gea theridioides (An orb weaver spider) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Cook, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by CathB
Clubiona sp. (genus) (Unidentified Stout Sac Spider) at Cook, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by CathB
Trigonidium sp. (genus) (A Sword-tail Cricket) at Cook, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by CathB
Trogodendron fasciculatum (Yellow-horned Clerid) at Cook, ACT - 24 Feb 2022 by CathB
Peritropha oligodrachma (A twig moth) at Cook, ACT - 24 Feb 2022 by CathB
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Cook, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by drakes
Adelium pustulosum (Darkling beetle) at Cook, ACT - 1 Feb 2022 by CathB
Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Cook, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by drakes
Clubionidae (family) (Sac Spider) at Cook, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by CathB
Anachloris subochraria (Golden Grass Carpet) at Cook, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by drakes
Nemophora sparsella (An Adelid Moth) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by CathB
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by CathB
Stomorhina sp. (genus) (Snout fly) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by CathB
Goniaea sp. (genus) (A gumleaf grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by CathB
Senecio quadridentatus (Cotton Fireweed) at Cook, ACT - 19 Dec 2021 by drakes
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around Spider) at Cook, ACT - 9 Dec 2021 by CathB
Hednota bivittella (Webworm) at Cook, ACT - 11 Nov 2021 by CathB
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 24 Oct 2021 by CathB
Plecoptera sp. (order) (Unidentified Stone fly) at Cook, ACT - 23 Oct 2021 by CathB
Tipulidae or Limoniidae (family) (Unidentified Crane Fly) at Cook, ACT - 23 Oct 2021 by CathB
Luzula densiflora (Dense Wood-rush) at Cook, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by drakes
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Cook, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by CathB
Hyalopeza schneiderae (A fruit fly) at Cook, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by CathB
Lehtinelagia sp. (genus) (Flower Spider or Crab Spider) at Cook, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by CathB
Liparetrus sp. (genus) (Chafer beetle) at Cook, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by CathB
Argoctenus sp. (genus) (Wandering ghost spider) at Cook, ACT - 1 Oct 2021 by CathB
Sarothrocrepis civica (An arboreal 'ground' beetle) at Cook, ACT - 1 Oct 2021 by CathB
Melobasis propinqua (Propinqua jewel beetle) at Cook, ACT - 1 Oct 2021 by CathB
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 1 Oct 2021 by CathB
Paratettix australis (A pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Sep 2021 by CathB
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Sep 2021 by CathB
Paratettix argillaceus (A pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Sep 2021 by CathB
Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Cook, ACT - 17 Sep 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Cook, ACT - 16 Sep 2021 by CathB
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Cook, ACT - 10 Sep 2021 by drakes
Luzula meridionalis (Woodrush) at Cook, ACT - 9 Sep 2021 by drakes
Dillwynia sp. at Cook, ACT - 9 Sep 2021 by MattFox
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Cook, ACT - 9 Sep 2021 by Tammy
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Cook, ACT - 6 Sep 2021 by Tammy
Leucopogon virgatus (Common Beard-heath) at Cook, ACT - 28 Aug 2021 by drakes
Perga sp. (genus) (Sawfly or Spitfire) at Cook, ACT - 28 Aug 2021 by Tammy

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Species information

  • Chironomidae (family) Scientific name
  • Non-biting Midge Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 2 Sep 2020 01:42 PM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour

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