Stenocotis sp. (genus)

A Leafhopper at O'Connor, ACT

Stenocotis sp. (genus) at O'Connor, ACT - 19 Nov 2020
Stenocotis sp. (genus) at O'Connor, ACT - 19 Nov 2020
Stenocotis sp. (genus) at O'Connor, ACT - 19 Nov 2020
Stenocotis sp. (genus) at O'Connor, ACT - 19 Nov 2020
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Identification history

Stenocotis sp. (genus) 20 Nov 2020 Illilanga
Stenocotis sp. (genus) 20 Nov 2020 michaelb
Unidentified 19 Nov 2020 ConBoekel

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Apart from it appearing to have six legs, I have no idea what this is. The camouflage here is extremely effective. I have manipulated the focus angle and the post processing in several of the images to draw out some of the details. The fourth image lacks this sort of post-processing.

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Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
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Arasia mollicoma (Flat-white Jumping Spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
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Rhyparida sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Calliphora stygia (Brown blowfly or Brown bomber) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Paradoxosomatidae sp. (family) (Millipede) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
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Heteroteucha occidua (A concealer moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
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Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
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Katipo rubrivenosa (A leafhopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Eurymela fenestrata (Gum tree leafhopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Chenopodium album (Fat Hen) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at O'Connor, ACT - 12 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Morethia boulengeri (Boulenger's Skink) at O'Connor, ACT - 12 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Orthetrum villosovittatum (Fiery Skimmer) at O'Connor, ACT - 12 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Eriococcus coriaceus (Gumtree Scale) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Morethia boulengeri (Boulenger's Skink) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Rhinotia phoenicoptera (Belid weevil) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Adoxia benallae (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Macrobathra desmotoma ( A Cosmet moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Calomela pallida (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Adoxia benallae (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Rosopaella leurensis (A leafhopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Merimnetes oblongus (Radiata pine shoot weevil) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Macrobathra chrysotoxa (A cosmet moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Cryptachaea veruculata (Diamondback comb-footed spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Lophyrotoma interrupta (Cattle Poisoning Sawfly) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Macrotona australis (Common Macrotona Grasshopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel

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  • 19 Nov 2020 09:00 AM Recorded on
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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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