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Adversaeschna brevistyla

Blue-spotted Hawker at Acton, ACT

Adversaeschna brevistyla at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2020
Adversaeschna brevistyla at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2020
Adversaeschna brevistyla at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2020
Adversaeschna brevistyla at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2020
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Adversaeschna brevistyla 1 Dec 2020 roymcd
Adversaeschna brevistyla 1 Dec 2020 RodDeb

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Prostheclina sp (genus) (A jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 5 May 2023 by HelenCross Mantodea sp. (order) (Unidentified praying mantis) at Acton, ACT - 4 May 2023 by RodDeb Chinoneides tasmaniensis (Stilt bug) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Acton, ACT - 26 Apr 2023 by HelenCross Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False garden mantis) at Acton, ACT - 21 Apr 2023 by JimL Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 21 Apr 2023 by Thurstan Scoliidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Hairy Flower Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 Apr 2023 by HelenCross Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by JohnBundock Coprinellus etc. (An Inkcap) at Acton, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by AJB Coprinus comatus (Shaggy Ink Cap) at Acton, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by AJB Rhipidura rufifrons (Rufous Fantail) at Acton, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by TomW Geron sp. (genus) (Slender Bee Fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Mar 2023 by RodDeb Opisthoncus polyphemus (Cyclops jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Tebenna micalis (Small Thistle Moth) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Calolampra sp. (genus) (Bark cockroach) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Gea theridioides (An orb weaver spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by HelenCross Eudynamys orientalis (Eastern Koel) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by HelenCross Geron nigralis (Slender bee fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2023 by AndyRussell Austrotephritis fuscata (A fruit fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2023 by AndyRussell Cellypha goldbachii at Acton, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by Heino1 Arkys curtulus (Bird-dropping Arkys) at Acton, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by amiessmacro 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 Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by RodDeb 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 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 Saproscincus mustelinus (Weasel Skink) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by AndrewCB 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 Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Acton, ACT - 30 Sep 2022 by Christine 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 Lenkunya virgata (Brown-streaked planarian) at Acton, ACT - 27 May 2022 by TimL zz agaric (stem; gills white/cream) at Acton, ACT - 6 May 2022 by TimL Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2022 by HelenCross Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by MatthewFrawley Helpis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bronze Jumping Spider) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by Christine Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 26 Mar 2022 by YellowButton 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 Limnodynastes peronii (Brown-striped Frog) at Acton, ACT - 3 Mar 2022 by HelenCross Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Acton, ACT - 3 Mar 2022 by HelenCross Pogonortalis doclea (Boatman fly) at Acton, ACT - 24 Feb 2022 by rawshorty Entomyzon cyanotis (Blue-faced Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 22 Feb 2022 by Lewisc Megachile apicata at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2022 by Roger Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Acton, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Roger Ancita sp. (genus) (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by Christine Galanga labeculata (Double-spotted cicada) at Acton, ACT - 6 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 Pogonella minutus (Tiny two-spined treehopper) at Acton, ACT - 27 Nov 2021 by TimL 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 Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order) (Unidentified plant louse) at Acton, ACT - 15 Jul 2021 by Roger Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at Acton, ACT - 12 Jul 2021 by RodDeb Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Acton, ACT - 24 May 2021 by KMcCue Hypopterygium sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 11 May 2021 by tpreston Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 27 Apr 2021 by dimageau Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Acton, ACT - 23 Apr 2021 by Tammy Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Acton, ACT - 13 Apr 2021 by HelenCross Turdus merula (Eurasian Blackbird) at Acton, ACT - 13 Apr 2021 by HelenCross Arbanitis sp. (genus) (A spiny trapdoor spider) at Acton, ACT - 3 Apr 2021 by Harrisi Opisthoncus grassator (Jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 3 Apr 2021 by Harrisi Scolia (Discolia) verticalis (Yellow-headed hairy flower wasp) at Acton, ACT - 30 Mar 2021 by Roger Cornu aspersum (Common Garden Snail) at Acton, ACT - 28 Mar 2021 by TimL Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Acton, ACT - 26 Mar 2021 by Christine Epipaschiinae immature unidentifiedspecies (subfamily) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton Arkys alticephalus (High-headed Arkys) at Acton, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by Roger Laxta sp. (genus) (Bark cockroach) at Acton, ACT - 20 Feb 2021 by Tapirlord Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Acton, ACT - 18 Feb 2021 by jbromilow50 Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 18 Feb 2021 by Chris Appleton 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 Geron nigralis (Slender bee fly) at Acton, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by MatthewFrawley Rutilia (Donovanius) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Acton, ACT - 9 Feb 2021 by HelenCross Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2021 by WHall Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2021 by HelenCross Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Acton, ACT - 19 Jan 2021 by Roger Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 15 Jan 2021 by tpreston Thomisus spectabilis (Spectacular Crab Spider) at Acton, ACT - 14 Jan 2021 by Roger Epidesmia chilonaria (Golden-winged Epidesmia) at Acton, ACT - 14 Jan 2021 by HelenCross Eudynamys orientalis (Eastern Koel) at Acton, ACT - 13 Jan 2021 by HelenCross
Prostheclina sp (genus) (A jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 5 May 2023 by HelenCross
Mantodea sp. (order) (Unidentified praying mantis) at Acton, ACT - 4 May 2023 by RodDeb
Chinoneides tasmaniensis (Stilt bug) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Acton, ACT - 26 Apr 2023 by HelenCross
Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False garden mantis) at Acton, ACT - 21 Apr 2023 by JimL
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 21 Apr 2023 by Thurstan
Scoliidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Hairy Flower Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 Apr 2023 by HelenCross
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by JohnBundock
Coprinellus etc. (An Inkcap) at Acton, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by AJB
Coprinus comatus (Shaggy Ink Cap) at Acton, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by AJB
Rhipidura rufifrons (Rufous Fantail) at Acton, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by TomW
Geron sp. (genus) (Slender Bee Fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Mar 2023 by RodDeb
Opisthoncus polyphemus (Cyclops jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Tebenna micalis (Small Thistle Moth) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Calolampra sp. (genus) (Bark cockroach) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Gea theridioides (An orb weaver spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by HelenCross
Eudynamys orientalis (Eastern Koel) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by HelenCross
Geron nigralis (Slender bee fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2023 by AndyRussell
Austrotephritis fuscata (A fruit fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2023 by AndyRussell
Cellypha goldbachii at Acton, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by Heino1
Arkys curtulus (Bird-dropping Arkys) at Acton, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by amiessmacro
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
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
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
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
Saproscincus mustelinus (Weasel Skink) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by AndrewCB
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
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Acton, ACT - 30 Sep 2022 by Christine
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
Lenkunya virgata (Brown-streaked planarian) at Acton, ACT - 27 May 2022 by TimL
zz agaric (stem; gills white/cream) at Acton, ACT - 6 May 2022 by TimL
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2022 by HelenCross
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Helpis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bronze Jumping Spider) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by Christine
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 26 Mar 2022 by YellowButton
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
Limnodynastes peronii (Brown-striped Frog) at Acton, ACT - 3 Mar 2022 by HelenCross
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Acton, ACT - 3 Mar 2022 by HelenCross
Pogonortalis doclea (Boatman fly) at Acton, ACT - 24 Feb 2022 by rawshorty
Entomyzon cyanotis (Blue-faced Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 22 Feb 2022 by Lewisc
Megachile apicata at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2022 by Roger
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Acton, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Roger
Ancita sp. (genus) (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by Christine
Galanga labeculata (Double-spotted cicada) at Acton, ACT - 6 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
Pogonella minutus (Tiny two-spined treehopper) at Acton, ACT - 27 Nov 2021 by TimL
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
Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order) (Unidentified plant louse) at Acton, ACT - 15 Jul 2021 by Roger
Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at Acton, ACT - 12 Jul 2021 by RodDeb
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Acton, ACT - 24 May 2021 by KMcCue
Hypopterygium sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 11 May 2021 by tpreston
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 27 Apr 2021 by dimageau
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Acton, ACT - 23 Apr 2021 by Tammy
Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Acton, ACT - 13 Apr 2021 by HelenCross
Turdus merula (Eurasian Blackbird) at Acton, ACT - 13 Apr 2021 by HelenCross
Arbanitis sp. (genus) (A spiny trapdoor spider) at Acton, ACT - 3 Apr 2021 by Harrisi
Opisthoncus grassator (Jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 3 Apr 2021 by Harrisi
Scolia (Discolia) verticalis (Yellow-headed hairy flower wasp) at Acton, ACT - 30 Mar 2021 by Roger
Cornu aspersum (Common Garden Snail) at Acton, ACT - 28 Mar 2021 by TimL
Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Acton, ACT - 26 Mar 2021 by Christine
Epipaschiinae immature unidentifiedspecies (subfamily) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Arkys alticephalus (High-headed Arkys) at Acton, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by Roger
Laxta sp. (genus) (Bark cockroach) at Acton, ACT - 20 Feb 2021 by Tapirlord
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Acton, ACT - 18 Feb 2021 by jbromilow50
Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 18 Feb 2021 by Chris Appleton
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
Geron nigralis (Slender bee fly) at Acton, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Rutilia (Donovanius) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Acton, ACT - 9 Feb 2021 by HelenCross
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2021 by WHall
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2021 by HelenCross
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Acton, ACT - 19 Jan 2021 by Roger
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 15 Jan 2021 by tpreston
Thomisus spectabilis (Spectacular Crab Spider) at Acton, ACT - 14 Jan 2021 by Roger
Epidesmia chilonaria (Golden-winged Epidesmia) at Acton, ACT - 14 Jan 2021 by HelenCross
Eudynamys orientalis (Eastern Koel) at Acton, ACT - 13 Jan 2021 by HelenCross

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Species information

  • Adversaeschna brevistyla Scientific name
  • Blue-spotted Hawker Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 2 Abundance
  • 30 Nov 2020 01:56 PM Recorded on
  • RodDeb Recorded by

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  • 50mm or larger Animal size

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