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Salsa fuliginata

Sooty Orb-weaver at Acton, ACT

Salsa fuliginata at Acton, ACT - 10 Nov 2020
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Salsa fuliginata 2 Dec 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Araneus hamiltoni 14 Nov 2020 AlisonMilton
Unidentified 14 Nov 2020 AlisonMilton

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Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 16 Jun 2023 by Thurstan Limoniidae (family) (Unknown Limoniid Crane Fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by JohnBundock Coprinellus etc. (An Inkcap) at Acton, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by AJB Geron sp. (genus) (Slender Bee Fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Mar 2023 by RodDeb Austrotephritis fuscata (A fruit fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2023 by AndyRussell Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Acton, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by Tammy Clania lewinii (Lewin's case moth) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by HelenCross Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by RodDeb Eristalis tenax (Drone fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2022 by RodDeb Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2022 by RodDeb Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2022 by RodDeb Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by RodDeb Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by RodDeb Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by RodDeb Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by RodDeb Torbia viridissima (Gum Leaf Katydid) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton Lampropholis guichenoti (Common Garden Skink) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton Chrysolina quadrigemina (Greater St Johns Wort beetle) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton Lepidoscia (genus) IMMATURE (Unidentified Cone Case Moth larva, pupa, or case) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton Eurymeloides bicincta (Gumtree hopper) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by HelenCross Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 6 Oct 2022 by HelenCross Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jul 2022 by Steve_Bok Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jul 2022 by HelenCross Eustrephus latifolius (Wombat Berry) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jun 2022 by Tapirlord Accipiter novaehollandiae (Grey Goshawk) at Acton, ACT - 1 May 2022 by KarinNeufeld Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by MatthewFrawley Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2022 by MatthewFrawley Gambusia holbrooki (Gambusia, Plague minnow, Mosquito fish) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2022 by MatthewFrawley Megachile apicata at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2022 by Roger Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Acton, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Roger Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by RodDeb Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by RodDeb Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Acton, ACT - 10 Aug 2021 by HelenCross Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Acton, ACT - 4 Aug 2021 by HelenCross Epipaschiinae immature unidentifiedspecies (subfamily) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Acton, ACT - 18 Feb 2021 by jbromilow50 Eutrichopidia latinus (Yellow-banded Day-moth) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2021 by RodDeb Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2021 by RodDeb Gastrophora henricaria (Fallen-bark Looper, Beautiful Leaf Moth) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2021 by Jubeyjubes Rutilia (Donovanius) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Acton, ACT - 9 Feb 2021 by HelenCross Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2021 by HelenCross Eudynamys orientalis (Eastern Koel) at Acton, ACT - 13 Jan 2021 by HelenCross Balaana sp. (genus) (Bee Fly) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2021 by HelenCross Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 17 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton Eurymeloides bicincta (Gumtree hopper) at Acton, ACT - 17 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton Yoyetta robertsonae (Clicking Ambertail) at Acton, ACT - 1 Dec 2020 by HelenCross Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2020 by RodDeb Tetragnatha sp. (genus) (Long-jawed spider) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2020 by RodDeb Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2020 by RodDeb Austroagrion watsoni (Eastern Billabongfly) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2020 by RodDeb Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2020 by RodDeb Rivellia sp. (genus) (Signal fly) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2020 by RodDeb Euryglossa ephippiata (Saddleback Euryglossine Bee) at Acton, ACT - 14 Nov 2020 by PeterA Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton Hylaeus (Gnathoprosopoides) bituberculatus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by PeterA Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Acton, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by PeterA Lophyrotoma interrupta (Cattle Poisoning Sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by PeterA Zoothera lunulata (Bassian Thrush) at Acton, ACT - 16 Sep 2020 by Tammy Pycnoporus coccineus (Scarlet Bracket) at Acton, ACT - 28 May 2020 by Alison Milton Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2020 by RodDeb Physa acuta (European physa, Left-handed pondsnail) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2020 by RodDeb Austrosciapus connexus (Green long-legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2020 by RodDeb Austroagrion watsoni (Eastern Billabongfly) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2020 by RodDeb Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2020 by RodDeb Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2020 by RodDeb Eumeninae (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2020 by RodDeb Gambusia holbrooki (Gambusia, Plague minnow, Mosquito fish) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2020 by RodDeb Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2020 by RodDeb Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jan 2020 by Christine Cherax destructor (Common Yabby) at Acton, ACT - 18 Jan 2020 by GeoffRobertson Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jan 2020 by b Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Acton, ACT - 22 Dec 2019 by RodDeb Austroagrion watsoni (Eastern Billabongfly) at Acton, ACT - 22 Dec 2019 by RodDeb Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 22 Dec 2019 by RodDeb Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 22 Dec 2019 by RodDeb Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by TimL Bibio imitator (Garden maggot) at Acton, ACT - 7 Dec 2019 by TimL Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 1 Dec 2019 by HarveyPerkins Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Acton, ACT - 1 Dec 2019 by HarveyPerkins Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Acton, ACT - 17 Nov 2019 by JanetRussell Euryglossa ephippiata (Saddleback Euryglossine Bee) at Acton, ACT - 6 Nov 2019 by PeterA Hylaeus (Gnathoprosopoides) bituberculatus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 6 Nov 2019 by PeterA Lipotriches (Austronomia) australica (Lipotriches (Austronomia) australica) at Acton, ACT - 22 Oct 2019 by PeterA Myrmecia pyriformis (A Bull ant) at Acton, ACT - 13 Oct 2019 by TimL Melobasis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Melobasis jewel Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 26 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton Orgyia anartoides (Painted Apple Moth) at Acton, ACT - 26 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton Belenois java (Caper White) at Acton, ACT - 18 Sep 2019 by PeterR Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Acton, ACT - 23 Aug 2019 by HelenCross Mallada tripunctatus (Three-spot green lacewing) at Acton, ACT - 25 Jul 2019 by Harrisi Pergidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 24 May 2019 by HelenCross Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 23 Apr 2019 by RodDeb Psychodidae sp. (family) (Moth Fly, Drain Fly) at Acton, ACT - 23 Apr 2019 by RodDeb Austrosciapus connexus (Green long-legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 23 Apr 2019 by RodDeb Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 17 Apr 2019 by Alison Milton Cuspicona sp. (genus) (Shield bug) at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2019 by TimL Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Acton, ACT - 8 Apr 2019 by JohnBundock Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 24 Mar 2019 by JudithRoach
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 16 Jun 2023 by Thurstan
Limoniidae (family) (Unknown Limoniid Crane Fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by JohnBundock
Coprinellus etc. (An Inkcap) at Acton, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by AJB
Geron sp. (genus) (Slender Bee Fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Mar 2023 by RodDeb
Austrotephritis fuscata (A fruit fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2023 by AndyRussell
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Acton, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by Tammy
Clania lewinii (Lewin's case moth) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by HelenCross
Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Eristalis tenax (Drone fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by RodDeb
Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by RodDeb
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by RodDeb
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by RodDeb
Torbia viridissima (Gum Leaf Katydid) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Lampropholis guichenoti (Common Garden Skink) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Chrysolina quadrigemina (Greater St Johns Wort beetle) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Lepidoscia (genus) IMMATURE (Unidentified Cone Case Moth larva, pupa, or case) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Eurymeloides bicincta (Gumtree hopper) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by HelenCross
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 6 Oct 2022 by HelenCross
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jul 2022 by Steve_Bok
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jul 2022 by HelenCross
Eustrephus latifolius (Wombat Berry) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jun 2022 by Tapirlord
Accipiter novaehollandiae (Grey Goshawk) at Acton, ACT - 1 May 2022 by KarinNeufeld
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Gambusia holbrooki (Gambusia, Plague minnow, Mosquito fish) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Megachile apicata at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2022 by Roger
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Acton, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Roger
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by RodDeb
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by RodDeb
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Acton, ACT - 10 Aug 2021 by HelenCross
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Acton, ACT - 4 Aug 2021 by HelenCross
Epipaschiinae immature unidentifiedspecies (subfamily) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Acton, ACT - 18 Feb 2021 by jbromilow50
Eutrichopidia latinus (Yellow-banded Day-moth) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Gastrophora henricaria (Fallen-bark Looper, Beautiful Leaf Moth) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2021 by Jubeyjubes
Rutilia (Donovanius) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Acton, ACT - 9 Feb 2021 by HelenCross
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2021 by HelenCross
Eudynamys orientalis (Eastern Koel) at Acton, ACT - 13 Jan 2021 by HelenCross
Balaana sp. (genus) (Bee Fly) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2021 by HelenCross
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 17 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Eurymeloides bicincta (Gumtree hopper) at Acton, ACT - 17 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Yoyetta robertsonae (Clicking Ambertail) at Acton, ACT - 1 Dec 2020 by HelenCross
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Tetragnatha sp. (genus) (Long-jawed spider) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Austroagrion watsoni (Eastern Billabongfly) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Rivellia sp. (genus) (Signal fly) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Euryglossa ephippiata (Saddleback Euryglossine Bee) at Acton, ACT - 14 Nov 2020 by PeterA
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Hylaeus (Gnathoprosopoides) bituberculatus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by PeterA
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Acton, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by PeterA
Lophyrotoma interrupta (Cattle Poisoning Sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by PeterA
Zoothera lunulata (Bassian Thrush) at Acton, ACT - 16 Sep 2020 by Tammy
Pycnoporus coccineus (Scarlet Bracket) at Acton, ACT - 28 May 2020 by Alison Milton
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Physa acuta (European physa, Left-handed pondsnail) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Austrosciapus connexus (Green long-legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Austroagrion watsoni (Eastern Billabongfly) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Eumeninae (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Gambusia holbrooki (Gambusia, Plague minnow, Mosquito fish) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jan 2020 by Christine
Cherax destructor (Common Yabby) at Acton, ACT - 18 Jan 2020 by GeoffRobertson
Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jan 2020 by b
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Acton, ACT - 22 Dec 2019 by RodDeb
Austroagrion watsoni (Eastern Billabongfly) at Acton, ACT - 22 Dec 2019 by RodDeb
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 22 Dec 2019 by RodDeb
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 22 Dec 2019 by RodDeb
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by TimL
Bibio imitator (Garden maggot) at Acton, ACT - 7 Dec 2019 by TimL
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 1 Dec 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Acton, ACT - 1 Dec 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Acton, ACT - 17 Nov 2019 by JanetRussell
Euryglossa ephippiata (Saddleback Euryglossine Bee) at Acton, ACT - 6 Nov 2019 by PeterA
Hylaeus (Gnathoprosopoides) bituberculatus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 6 Nov 2019 by PeterA
Lipotriches (Austronomia) australica (Lipotriches (Austronomia) australica) at Acton, ACT - 22 Oct 2019 by PeterA
Myrmecia pyriformis (A Bull ant) at Acton, ACT - 13 Oct 2019 by TimL
Melobasis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Melobasis jewel Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 26 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton
Orgyia anartoides (Painted Apple Moth) at Acton, ACT - 26 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton
Belenois java (Caper White) at Acton, ACT - 18 Sep 2019 by PeterR
Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Acton, ACT - 23 Aug 2019 by HelenCross
Mallada tripunctatus (Three-spot green lacewing) at Acton, ACT - 25 Jul 2019 by Harrisi
Pergidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 24 May 2019 by HelenCross
Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 23 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Psychodidae sp. (family) (Moth Fly, Drain Fly) at Acton, ACT - 23 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Austrosciapus connexus (Green long-legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 23 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 17 Apr 2019 by Alison Milton
Cuspicona sp. (genus) (Shield bug) at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2019 by TimL
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Acton, ACT - 8 Apr 2019 by JohnBundock
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 24 Mar 2019 by JudithRoach

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Location information

Species information

  • Salsa fuliginata Scientific name
  • Sooty Orb-weaver Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 10 Nov 2020 10:18 AM Recorded on
  • AlisonMilton Recorded by

Additional information

  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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