Empididae sp. (family)

Dance fly at Cook, ACT

Empididae sp. (family) at Cook, ACT - 6 Sep 2020

Empididae sp. (family) at Cook, ACT - 6 Sep 2020

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Identification history

	Empididae sp. (family)	8 Oct 2020	KimPullen
	Empididae sp. (family)	11 Sep 2020	CathB

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Not sure if this behaviour was friendly or otherwise. They didn't stay for more photos.

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KimPullen wrote:

8 Oct 2020

Unfriendly I would say - Dance flies prey on other insects.

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Hovea heterophylla (Common Hovea) at Cook, ACT - 6 Sep 2020 by drakes

Hovea heterophylla

drakes

Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Cook, ACT - 6 Sep 2020 by CathB

Cerdistus sp. (genus)

CathB

Podomyrma gratiosa (Muscleman tree ant) at Cook, ACT - 1 Sep 2020 by CathB

Podomyrma gratiosa

CathB

Ectobiidae sp. (family) (Cockroach) at Cook, ACT - 1 Sep 2020 by CathB

Ectobiidae sp. (family)

CathB

Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Cook, ACT - 31 Aug 2020 by drakes

Cryptandra amara

drakes

Stigmacros sp. (genus) (An Ant) at Cook, ACT - 13 Aug 2020 by CathB

Stigmacros sp. (genus)

CathB

Hypogastrura sp. (genus) (A Springtail) at Cook, ACT - 13 Aug 2020 by CathB

Hypogastrura sp. (genus)

CathB

Fissidens sp. at Dunlop, ACT - 10 Jul 2020 by CathB

CathB

Tortula at Dunlop, ACT - 10 Jul 2020 by CathB

CathB

Entosthodon sp. at Dunlop, ACT - 10 Jul 2020 by CathB

Entosthodon sp.

CathB

Triquetrella (A trailing moss) at Cook, ACT - 10 Jul 2020 by CathB

CathB

Symphypleona sp. (order) (Globular springtail) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jun 2020 by CathB

Symphypleona sp. (order)

CathB

Argoctenus sp. (genus) (Wandering ghost spider) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jun 2020 by CathB

Argoctenus sp. (genus)

CathB

Pottiaceae (family) (A moss) at Dunlop, ACT - 22 Jun 2020 by CathB

Pottiaceae (family)

CathB

Entosthodon sp. at Cook, ACT - 22 Jun 2020 by CathB

Entosthodon sp.

CathB

Juncus bufonius (Toad Rush) at Dunlop, ACT - 10 Jun 2020 by CathB

Juncus bufonius

CathB

Anonychomyrma sp. (genus) (Black Cocktail Ant) at Cook, ACT - 10 Jun 2020 by CathB

Anonychomyrma sp. (genus)

CathB

Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Cook, ACT - 27 May 2020 by Tammy

Smicrornis brevirostris

Tammy

Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Cook, ACT - 27 May 2020 by Tammy

Cormobates leucophaea

Tammy

Mycetophilidae (family) (A fungus gnat) at Cook, ACT - 18 May 2020 by CathB

Mycetophilidae (family)

CathB

Dipsiathus pallidifrons (Achilid planthopper) at Dunlop, ACT - 18 May 2020 by CathB

Dipsiathus pallidifrons

CathB

Strepsicrates macropetana (Eucalyptus Leafroller) at Cook, ACT - 17 May 2020 by CathB

Strepsicrates macropetana

CathB

Metopochetus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Metopochetus stilt fly) at Cook, ACT - 17 May 2020 by CathB

Metopochetus sp. (genus)

CathB

Adoxia benallae (Leaf beetle) at Dunlop, ACT - 16 May 2020 by CathB

Adoxia benallae

CathB

Riccia cartilaginosa (Liverwort) at Dunlop, ACT - 11 May 2020 by CathB

Riccia cartilaginosa

CathB

Riccia crinita (Liverwort) at Dunlop, ACT - 11 May 2020 by CathB

CathB

Penthaleidae (family) (An earth mite) at Dunlop, ACT - 11 May 2020 by CathB

Penthaleidae (family)

CathB

Juncus bufonius (Toad Rush) at Dunlop, ACT - 11 May 2020 by CathB

Juncus bufonius

CathB

Lichenomphalia chromacea (Yellow Navel) at Cook, ACT - 6 May 2020 by drakes

Lichenomphalia chromacea

drakes

Argoctenus sp. (genus) (Wandering ghost spider) at Cook, ACT - 4 May 2020 by CathB

Argoctenus sp. (genus)

CathB

Caliscelidae (family) (Caliscelid planthopper) at Cook, ACT - 4 May 2020 by CathB

Caliscelidae (family)

CathB

Leptogaster sp. (genus) (Robber fly) at Cook, ACT - 4 May 2020 by CathB

Leptogaster sp. (genus)

CathB

Storosa obscura (Dark Storosa) at Cook, ACT - 4 May 2020 by CathB

Storosa obscura

CathB

Salticidae sp. 'Golden palps' (Unidentified jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 4 May 2020 by CathB

Salticidae sp. 'Golden palps'

CathB

Argoctenus sp. (genus) (Wandering ghost spider) at Cook, ACT - 4 May 2020 by CathB

Argoctenus sp. (genus)

CathB

Platypezidae sp. (family) (Unidentified platypezid fly) at Cook, ACT - 3 May 2020 by CathB

Platypezidae sp. (family)

CathB

Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Cook, ACT - 28 Apr 2020 by Tammy

Tammy

Arawa sp. (genus) (Leafhopper) at Cook, ACT - 27 Apr 2020 by CathB

Arawa sp. (genus)

CathB

Chrysididae (family) (Cuckoo wasp or Emerald wasp) at Dunlop, ACT - 24 Apr 2020 by CathB

Chrysididae (family)

CathB

Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Cook, ACT - 23 Apr 2020 by CathB

Chauliognathus tricolor

CathB

Nuliodon fishburni (Fishburn's Prowling Coastal Hunter) at Cook, ACT - 23 Apr 2020 by CathB

Nuliodon fishburni

CathB

Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Dunlop, ACT - 15 Apr 2020 by CathB

CathB

Leptogaster sp. (genus) (Robber fly) at Cook, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by CathB

Leptogaster sp. (genus)

CathB

Danaus petilia (Lesser wanderer) at Cook, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Tammy

Tammy

Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 27 Mar 2020 by CathB

Ditropidus sp. (genus)

CathB

Stenosmylus stenopterus (An Osmylid Lacewing) at Cook, ACT - 22 Mar 2020 by CathB

Stenosmylus stenopterus

CathB

Zonopetala decisana (Zonopetala decisana) at Cook, ACT - 20 Mar 2020 by CathB

Zonopetala decisana

CathB

Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 19 Mar 2020 by CathB

CathB

Johnrehnia concisa (A native cockroach) at Cook, ACT - 16 Mar 2020 by CathB

Johnrehnia concisa

CathB

Diphucrania acuducta (Acuducta jewel beetle) at Cook, ACT - 6 Feb 2020 by CathB

Diphucrania acuducta

CathB

Cymbacha ocellata (Crab spider) at Cook, ACT - 21 Jan 2020 by CathB

Cymbacha ocellata

CathB

Tiliqua rugosa (Shingleback Lizard) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2020 by CathB

CathB

Tiphiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Cook, ACT - 6 Jan 2020 by CathB

Tiphiidae sp. (family)

CathB

Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Cook, ACT - 6 Jan 2020 by CathB

Cerdistus sp. (genus)

CathB

Nyctozoilus reticulatus (Darkling beetle) at Dunlop, ACT - 6 Jan 2020 by CathB

Nyctozoilus reticulatus

CathB

Eurymela fenestrata (Gum tree leafhopper) at Dunlop, ACT - 13 Dec 2019 by CathB

Eurymela fenestrata

CathB

Siphanta sp. (genus) (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Cook, ACT - 4 Dec 2019 by CathB

Siphanta sp. (genus)

CathB

Goniaea carinata (Black kneed gumleaf grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 1 Dec 2019 by CathB

Goniaea carinata

CathB

Euophryinae sp. (Mr Stripey) undescribed (Mr Stripey) at Cook, ACT - 26 Nov 2019 by CathB

Euophryinae sp. (Mr Stripey) undescribed

CathB

Euryopis umbilicata (Striped tick spider) at Cook, ACT - 26 Nov 2019 by CathB

Euryopis umbilicata

CathB

Nanodectes harpax (Small shield-back katydid) at Cook, ACT - 26 Nov 2019 by CathB

Nanodectes harpax

CathB

Chalcididae (family) (Unidentified chalcid wasp) at Cook, ACT - 26 Nov 2019 by CathB

Chalcididae (family)

CathB

Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Nov 2019 by CathB

Stenocotis depressa

CathB

Rytidosperma pallidum (Red-anther Wallaby Grass) at Dunlop, ACT - 22 Nov 2019 by CathB

Rytidosperma pallidum

CathB

Lomandra multiflora (Many-flowered Matrush) at Dunlop, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by CathB

Lomandra multiflora

CathB

Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 28 Oct 2019 by CathB

Coryphistes ruricola

CathB

Rhadinosomus lacordairei (Thin Strawberry Weevil) at Dunlop, ACT - 24 Oct 2019 by CathB

Rhadinosomus lacordairei

CathB

Poronia erici/punctata at Cook, ACT - 6 Oct 2019 by CathB

Poronia erici/punctata

CathB

Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at Cook, ACT - 2 Oct 2019 by CathB

Mantispidae (family)

CathB

Tettigoniidae (family) (Unidentified katydid) at Cook, ACT - 20 Sep 2019 by CathB

Tettigoniidae (family)

CathB

Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 20 Sep 2019 by CathB

Tetrigidae (family)

CathB

Argoctenus sp. (genus) (Wandering ghost spider) at Cook, ACT - 20 Sep 2019 by CathB

Argoctenus sp. (genus)

CathB

Philagra sp. (genus) (A spittlebug) at Cook, ACT - 20 Sep 2019 by CathB

Philagra sp. (genus)

CathB

Goniaea sp. (genus) (A gumleaf grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 14 Sep 2019 by CathB

Goniaea sp. (genus)

CathB

Araneus albotriangulus (White-triangle orb weaver) at Cook, ACT - 14 Sep 2019 by CathB

Araneus albotriangulus

CathB

Tasmanicosa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Tasmanicosa wolf spider) at Cook, ACT - 14 Sep 2019 by CathB

Tasmanicosa sp. (genus)

CathB

Argoctenus sp. (genus) (Wandering ghost spider) at Cook, ACT - 27 Aug 2019 by CathB

Argoctenus sp. (genus)

CathB

Miturga sp. (genus) (Unidentified False wolf spider) at Cook, ACT - 21 Aug 2019 by CathB

Miturga sp. (genus)

CathB

Conicochernes sp. (genus) (Chernetid Pseudoscorpion) at Cook, ACT - 12 Aug 2019 by CathB

Conicochernes sp. (genus)

CathB

Tettigoniidae (family) (Unidentified katydid) at Cook, ACT - 30 Jul 2019 by CathB

Tettigoniidae (family)

CathB

Phryganoporus candidus (Foliage-webbing social spider) at Cook, ACT - 14 Jun 2019 by CathB

Phryganoporus candidus

CathB

Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Cook, ACT - 5 Jun 2019 by CathB

Austrolestes leda

CathB

Tinea undescribed species (A fungus moth) at Cook, ACT - 22 May 2019 by GlennCocking

Tinea undescribed species

GlennCocking

Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Dunlop, ACT - 7 May 2019 by CathB

Scopula rubraria

CathB

Aleucosia sp. (genus) (Bee Fly) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2019 by CathB

Aleucosia sp. (genus)

CathB

Ptilogyna sp. (genus) (A crane fly) at Cook, ACT - 6 Apr 2019 by CathB

Ptilogyna sp. (genus)

CathB

Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Cook, ACT - 3 Apr 2019 by CathB

Crematogaster sp. (genus)

CathB

Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 3 Apr 2019 by CathB

Tetrigidae (family)

CathB

Aleucosia sp. (genus) (Bee Fly) at Cook, ACT - 2 Apr 2019 by CathB

Aleucosia sp. (genus)

CathB

Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 2 Apr 2019 by CathB

CathB

Ptilogyna sp. (genus) (A crane fly) at Cook, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by CathB

Ptilogyna sp. (genus)

CathB

Termitoidae (informal group) (Unidentified termite) at Cook, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by CathB

Termitoidae (informal group)

CathB

Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 26 Mar 2019 by CathB

CathB

Tettigoniidae (family) (Unidentified katydid) at Cook, ACT - 24 Mar 2019 by CathB

Tettigoniidae (family)

CathB

Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 23 Mar 2019 by CathB

CathB

Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Cook, ACT - 15 Mar 2019 by CathB

Ichneumonidae (family)

CathB

Chloropidae (family) (Frit fly) at Cook, ACT - 11 Mar 2019 by CathB

Chloropidae (family)

CathB

Hadrotarsinae (subfamily) (Unidentified hadrotarsine comb-footed spider) at Cook, ACT - 23 Feb 2019 by CathB

Hadrotarsinae (subfamily)

CathB

Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Dunlop, ACT - 23 Feb 2019 by CathB

Trichonephila edulis

CathB

Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Cook, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by CathB

Papilio anactus

CathB

Hovea heterophylla (Common Hovea) at Cook, ACT - 6 Sep 2020 by drakes

Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Cook, ACT - 6 Sep 2020 by CathB

Podomyrma gratiosa (Muscleman tree ant) at Cook, ACT - 1 Sep 2020 by CathB

Ectobiidae sp. (family) (Cockroach) at Cook, ACT - 1 Sep 2020 by CathB

Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Cook, ACT - 31 Aug 2020 by drakes

Stigmacros sp. (genus) (An Ant) at Cook, ACT - 13 Aug 2020 by CathB

Hypogastrura sp. (genus) (A Springtail) at Cook, ACT - 13 Aug 2020 by CathB

Fissidens sp. at Dunlop, ACT - 10 Jul 2020 by CathB

Tortula at Dunlop, ACT - 10 Jul 2020 by CathB

Entosthodon sp. at Dunlop, ACT - 10 Jul 2020 by CathB

Triquetrella (A trailing moss) at Cook, ACT - 10 Jul 2020 by CathB

Symphypleona sp. (order) (Globular springtail) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jun 2020 by CathB

Argoctenus sp. (genus) (Wandering ghost spider) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jun 2020 by CathB

Pottiaceae (family) (A moss) at Dunlop, ACT - 22 Jun 2020 by CathB

Entosthodon sp. at Cook, ACT - 22 Jun 2020 by CathB

Juncus bufonius (Toad Rush) at Dunlop, ACT - 10 Jun 2020 by CathB

Anonychomyrma sp. (genus) (Black Cocktail Ant) at Cook, ACT - 10 Jun 2020 by CathB

Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Cook, ACT - 27 May 2020 by Tammy

Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Cook, ACT - 27 May 2020 by Tammy

Mycetophilidae (family) (A fungus gnat) at Cook, ACT - 18 May 2020 by CathB

Dipsiathus pallidifrons (Achilid planthopper) at Dunlop, ACT - 18 May 2020 by CathB

Strepsicrates macropetana (Eucalyptus Leafroller) at Cook, ACT - 17 May 2020 by CathB

Metopochetus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Metopochetus stilt fly) at Cook, ACT - 17 May 2020 by CathB

Adoxia benallae (Leaf beetle) at Dunlop, ACT - 16 May 2020 by CathB

Riccia cartilaginosa (Liverwort) at Dunlop, ACT - 11 May 2020 by CathB

Riccia crinita (Liverwort) at Dunlop, ACT - 11 May 2020 by CathB

Penthaleidae (family) (An earth mite) at Dunlop, ACT - 11 May 2020 by CathB

Juncus bufonius (Toad Rush) at Dunlop, ACT - 11 May 2020 by CathB

Lichenomphalia chromacea (Yellow Navel) at Cook, ACT - 6 May 2020 by drakes

Argoctenus sp. (genus) (Wandering ghost spider) at Cook, ACT - 4 May 2020 by CathB

Caliscelidae (family) (Caliscelid planthopper) at Cook, ACT - 4 May 2020 by CathB

Leptogaster sp. (genus) (Robber fly) at Cook, ACT - 4 May 2020 by CathB

Storosa obscura (Dark Storosa) at Cook, ACT - 4 May 2020 by CathB

Salticidae sp. 'Golden palps' (Unidentified jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 4 May 2020 by CathB

Argoctenus sp. (genus) (Wandering ghost spider) at Cook, ACT - 4 May 2020 by CathB

Platypezidae sp. (family) (Unidentified platypezid fly) at Cook, ACT - 3 May 2020 by CathB

Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Cook, ACT - 28 Apr 2020 by Tammy

Arawa sp. (genus) (Leafhopper) at Cook, ACT - 27 Apr 2020 by CathB

Chrysididae (family) (Cuckoo wasp or Emerald wasp) at Dunlop, ACT - 24 Apr 2020 by CathB

Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Cook, ACT - 23 Apr 2020 by CathB

Nuliodon fishburni (Fishburn's Prowling Coastal Hunter) at Cook, ACT - 23 Apr 2020 by CathB

Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Dunlop, ACT - 15 Apr 2020 by CathB

Leptogaster sp. (genus) (Robber fly) at Cook, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by CathB

Danaus petilia (Lesser wanderer) at Cook, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Tammy

Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 27 Mar 2020 by CathB

Stenosmylus stenopterus (An Osmylid Lacewing) at Cook, ACT - 22 Mar 2020 by CathB

Zonopetala decisana (Zonopetala decisana) at Cook, ACT - 20 Mar 2020 by CathB

Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 19 Mar 2020 by CathB

Johnrehnia concisa (A native cockroach) at Cook, ACT - 16 Mar 2020 by CathB

Diphucrania acuducta (Acuducta jewel beetle) at Cook, ACT - 6 Feb 2020 by CathB

Cymbacha ocellata (Crab spider) at Cook, ACT - 21 Jan 2020 by CathB

Tiliqua rugosa (Shingleback Lizard) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2020 by CathB

Tiphiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Cook, ACT - 6 Jan 2020 by CathB

Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Cook, ACT - 6 Jan 2020 by CathB

Nyctozoilus reticulatus (Darkling beetle) at Dunlop, ACT - 6 Jan 2020 by CathB

Eurymela fenestrata (Gum tree leafhopper) at Dunlop, ACT - 13 Dec 2019 by CathB

Siphanta sp. (genus) (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Cook, ACT - 4 Dec 2019 by CathB

Goniaea carinata (Black kneed gumleaf grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 1 Dec 2019 by CathB

Euophryinae sp. (Mr Stripey) undescribed (Mr Stripey) at Cook, ACT - 26 Nov 2019 by CathB

Euryopis umbilicata (Striped tick spider) at Cook, ACT - 26 Nov 2019 by CathB

Nanodectes harpax (Small shield-back katydid) at Cook, ACT - 26 Nov 2019 by CathB

Chalcididae (family) (Unidentified chalcid wasp) at Cook, ACT - 26 Nov 2019 by CathB

Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Nov 2019 by CathB

Rytidosperma pallidum (Red-anther Wallaby Grass) at Dunlop, ACT - 22 Nov 2019 by CathB

Lomandra multiflora (Many-flowered Matrush) at Dunlop, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by CathB

Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 28 Oct 2019 by CathB

Rhadinosomus lacordairei (Thin Strawberry Weevil) at Dunlop, ACT - 24 Oct 2019 by CathB

Poronia erici/punctata at Cook, ACT - 6 Oct 2019 by CathB

Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at Cook, ACT - 2 Oct 2019 by CathB

Tettigoniidae (family) (Unidentified katydid) at Cook, ACT - 20 Sep 2019 by CathB

Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 20 Sep 2019 by CathB

Argoctenus sp. (genus) (Wandering ghost spider) at Cook, ACT - 20 Sep 2019 by CathB

Philagra sp. (genus) (A spittlebug) at Cook, ACT - 20 Sep 2019 by CathB

Goniaea sp. (genus) (A gumleaf grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 14 Sep 2019 by CathB

Araneus albotriangulus (White-triangle orb weaver) at Cook, ACT - 14 Sep 2019 by CathB

Tasmanicosa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Tasmanicosa wolf spider) at Cook, ACT - 14 Sep 2019 by CathB

Argoctenus sp. (genus) (Wandering ghost spider) at Cook, ACT - 27 Aug 2019 by CathB

Miturga sp. (genus) (Unidentified False wolf spider) at Cook, ACT - 21 Aug 2019 by CathB

Conicochernes sp. (genus) (Chernetid Pseudoscorpion) at Cook, ACT - 12 Aug 2019 by CathB

Tettigoniidae (family) (Unidentified katydid) at Cook, ACT - 30 Jul 2019 by CathB

Phryganoporus candidus (Foliage-webbing social spider) at Cook, ACT - 14 Jun 2019 by CathB

Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Cook, ACT - 5 Jun 2019 by CathB

Tinea undescribed species (A fungus moth) at Cook, ACT - 22 May 2019 by GlennCocking

Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Dunlop, ACT - 7 May 2019 by CathB

Aleucosia sp. (genus) (Bee Fly) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2019 by CathB

Ptilogyna sp. (genus) (A crane fly) at Cook, ACT - 6 Apr 2019 by CathB

Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Cook, ACT - 3 Apr 2019 by CathB

Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 3 Apr 2019 by CathB

Aleucosia sp. (genus) (Bee Fly) at Cook, ACT - 2 Apr 2019 by CathB

Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 2 Apr 2019 by CathB

Ptilogyna sp. (genus) (A crane fly) at Cook, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by CathB

Termitoidae (informal group) (Unidentified termite) at Cook, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by CathB

Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 26 Mar 2019 by CathB

Tettigoniidae (family) (Unidentified katydid) at Cook, ACT - 24 Mar 2019 by CathB

Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 23 Mar 2019 by CathB

Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Cook, ACT - 15 Mar 2019 by CathB

Chloropidae (family) (Frit fly) at Cook, ACT - 11 Mar 2019 by CathB

Hadrotarsinae (subfamily) (Unidentified hadrotarsine comb-footed spider) at Cook, ACT - 23 Feb 2019 by CathB

Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Dunlop, ACT - 23 Feb 2019 by CathB

Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Cook, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by CathB

Location information

Coordinates 149.074225 -35.267132
Maps Mount Painter
Places Cook, ACT

Sighting information

1 - 3 Abundance
6 Sep 2020 02:49 PM Recorded on
CathB Recorded by

Additional information

5mm to 12mm Animal size

Species information

Empididae sp. (family) Scientific name
Dance fly Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-Invasive
Up to 1474.9m Recorded at altitude
Machine learning
External link More information

Record quality

Images or audio
More than one media file
Confirmed by an expert moderator
Nearby sighting(s) of same species
GPS evidence of location
Description
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