Philoponella congregabilis

Social house spider at Acton, ACT

Philoponella congregabilis at Acton, ACT - 4 Oct 2020
Philoponella congregabilis at Acton, ACT - 4 Oct 2020
Philoponella congregabilis at Acton, ACT - 4 Oct 2020
Philoponella congregabilis at Acton, ACT - 4 Oct 2020
Philoponella congregabilis at Acton, ACT - 4 Oct 2020
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Identification history

Philoponella congregabilis 11 Oct 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Philoponella congregabilis 8 Oct 2020 TimL

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Some of the various types of Social House Spider sighted adjacent to ANBG's Red Centre, including males and females, with and without egg sacs and wrapped prey. Thanks to Marcus Leach for the initial sighting.

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Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2019 by TimL
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Downer, ACT - 12 Feb 2019 by WHall
Pycnostictus seriatus (Common Bandwing) at ANBG - 8 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Hackett, ACT - 8 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Urnisa guttulosa (Common Urnisa) at Hackett, ACT - 8 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Dasygaster padockina (Tasmanian Cutworm) at Acton, ACT - 31 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Crypsiphona ocultaria (Red-lined Looper Moth) at Acton, ACT - 31 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Heteropsilopus sp. (genus) (A long legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 31 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Coprinellus etc. (An Inkcap) at Acton, ACT - 31 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Capusa (genus) (Wedge moth) at Acton, ACT - 31 Jan 2019 by TimL
Thereutria amaraca (Spine-legged Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jan 2019 by TimL
Eurymeloides bicincta (Gumtree hopper) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by TimL
Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2019 by TimL
Halone coryphoea (Eastern Halone moth) at Canberra Central, ACT - 20 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Heteropsilopus sp. (genus) (A long legged fly) at Hackett, ACT - 20 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Urnisa guttulosa (Common Urnisa) at Canberra Central, ACT - 20 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Sceliphron laetum (Common mud dauber wasp) at Canberra Central, ACT - 20 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Canberra Central, ACT - 20 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Canberra Central, ACT - 20 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Austalis copiosa (Hover fly) at Canberra Central, ACT - 20 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Glycaspis sp. (genus) (Unidentified sugary lerp) at Acton, ACT - 30 Dec 2018 by Tim L
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 23 Dec 2018 by TimL
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Acton, ACT - 23 Dec 2018 by TimL
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Acton, ACT - 23 Dec 2018 by TimL
Arkys walckenaeri (Triangle spider) at Acton, ACT - 23 Dec 2018 by TimL
Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Hackett, ACT - 21 Dec 2018 by TimL
Arkys walckenaeri (Triangle spider) at Acton, ACT - 21 Dec 2018 by TimL
Platybrachys decemmacula (Green-faced gum hopper) at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2018 by TimL
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2018 by TimL
Chlenias (genus) (A looper moth) at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2018 by TimL
Ectropis excursaria (Common Bark Moth) at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2018 by TimL
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Canberra Central, ACT - 18 Dec 2018 by TimL
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Acton, ACT - 17 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Dasypodia selenophora (Southern old lady moth) at Hackett, ACT - 17 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Ledrinae (subfamily) (A Flat-headed Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2018 by TimL
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Acton, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by Tim L
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Acton, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by TimL
Bolbitiaceae at Hackett, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Phaps chalcoptera (Common Bronzewing) at Acton, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Pogonella minutus (Tiny two-spined treehopper) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2018 by TimL
Lamprima aurata (Golden stag beetle) at Hackett, ACT - 7 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Canberra Central, ACT - 7 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Tettigoniidae (family) (Unidentified katydid) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by TimL
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by TimL
Thynninae (subfamily) (Smooth flower wasp) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by TimL
Platybrachys decemmacula (Green-faced gum hopper) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by TimL
Tettigoniidae (family) (Unidentified katydid) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by TimL
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by TimL
Chaetophyes compacta (Tube spittlebug) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by TimL
Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Hackett, ACT - 2 Dec 2018 by AlisonMilton
Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Hackett, ACT - 2 Dec 2018 by AlisonMilton
Pachycoelia sp. (genus) (A darkling beetle) at Hackett, ACT - 1 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Cryptobothrus chrysophorus (Golden Bandwing) at Hackett, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by RodDeb
Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Hackett, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by RodDeb
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Hackett, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by RodDeb
Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by RodDeb
Acanthosomatidae (family) (Unidentified Acanthosomatid shield bug) at Hackett, ACT - 29 Nov 2018 by TimL
Lasiocampidae (family) (Snout moth) at Canberra Central, ACT - 21 Nov 2018 by Tim L
Hypodoxa muscosaria (Textured Emerald) at Hackett, ACT - 16 Nov 2018 by RodDeb
Fisera (genus) (Unidentified Fisera moths) at Hackett, ACT - 10 Nov 2018 by TimL
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Acton, ACT - 5 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton
Mutusca brevicornis (A broad-headed bug) at Hackett, ACT - 1 Nov 2018 by TimL
Halone coryphoea (Eastern Halone moth) at Hackett, ACT - 1 Nov 2018 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 26 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hackett, ACT - 25 Oct 2018 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 19 Oct 2018 by JohnBundock
Senostoma sp. (genus) (A parasitoid tachinid fly) at Acton, ACT - 15 Oct 2018 by TimL
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Hackett, ACT - 11 Oct 2018 by BIrdsinCanberra
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hackett, ACT - 6 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Hackett, ACT - 24 Sep 2018 by Alison Milton
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Acton, ACT - 21 Sep 2018 by RodDeb
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Acton, ACT - 21 Sep 2018 by RodDeb
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Acton, ACT - 13 Sep 2018 by RodDeb
Petroica rodinogaster (Pink Robin) at Acton, ACT - 3 Sep 2018 by Alison Milton
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Acton, ACT - 29 Aug 2018 by KMcCue
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Acton, ACT - 29 Aug 2018 by Alison Milton
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Acton, ACT - 21 Aug 2018 by RodDeb
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Acton, ACT - 10 Aug 2018 by RodDeb
Pseudocheirus peregrinus (Common Ringtail Possum) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2018 by RodDeb
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2018 by RodDeb
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Acton, ACT - 24 May 2018 by RobParnell
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Acton, ACT - 15 May 2018 by RodDeb
Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Acton, ACT - 28 Mar 2018 by RodDeb
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Acton, ACT - 28 Mar 2018 by RodDeb
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Acton, ACT - 28 Mar 2018 by RodDeb
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Acton, ACT - 28 Mar 2018 by RodDeb
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Acton, ACT - 28 Mar 2018 by RodDeb
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Acton, ACT - 28 Mar 2018 by RodDeb
Jalmenus evagoras (Imperial Hairstreak) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jan 2018 by Christine
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2017 by RodDeb
Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2017 by AlisonMilton
Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Acton, ACT - 1 Mar 2015 by Christine

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  • 10 Abundance
  • 4 Oct 2020 12:20 PM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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