Hesthesis montana

A wasp mimic longhorn beetle at Paddys River, ACT

Hesthesis montana at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Dec 2020
Hesthesis montana at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Dec 2020
Hesthesis montana at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Dec 2020
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Hesthesis montana 12 Dec 2020 KimPullen
Unidentified 11 Dec 2020 Harrisi

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Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Arthropodium milleflorum (Vanilla Lily) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Paropsisterna insignita (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2023 by Harrisi
Utricularia dichotoma (Fairy Aprons, Purple Bladderwort) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by RAllen
Comesperma retusum (Mountain Milkwort) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by RAllen
Myosotis laxa subsp. caespitosa (Water Forget-me-not) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by RAllen
Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Dec 2022 by KorinneM
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Dec 2022 by patrickcox
Utricularia dichotoma (Fairy Aprons, Purple Bladderwort) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Dec 2022 by Ned_Johnston
Epacris breviflora (Drumstick Heath) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Dec 2022 by Ned_Johnston
Hakea microcarpa (Small-fruit Hakea) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Dec 2022 by Ned_Johnston
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Geranomyia sp. (genus) (A limoniid crane fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Olearia erubescens (Silky Daisybush) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley
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Asperula gunnii (Mountain Woodruff) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Nov 2022 by RAllen
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Olearia algida (Alpine Daisy Bush) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Nov 2022 by RAllen
Anthela ocellata (Eyespot Anthelid moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Nov 2022 by RAllen
Melitulias graphicata (Mask Carpet) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Nov 2022 by RAllen
Hypoxis hygrometrica var. hygrometrica (Golden Weather-grass) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Nov 2022 by RAllen
Backobourkia sp. (genus) (An orb weaver) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Mar 2022 by JohnBundock
Heteronympha penelope (Shouldered Brown) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Mar 2022 by JohnBundock
Geranium sp. (Geranium) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Feb 2022 by Miranda
Pelecorhynchus nigripennis (Red-ruffed pelecorhynchid) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Harrisi
Acripeza reticulata (Mountain Katydid) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Harrisi
Timoconia flammeata (Bright Shield-skipper) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Harrisi
Eulamprus tympanum (Southern Water Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by JohnBundock
Euloxia meandraria (Two-lined Euloxia) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by JohnBundock
Juncus phaeanthus (Dark-flower Rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Jan 2022 by JaneR
Schoenus apogon (Common Bog Sedge) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Jan 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Heteronympha cordace (Bright-eyed Brown) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Jan 2022 by MatthewFrawley
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Hypoxis hygrometrica (Golden Weather-grass) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Jan 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Heteronympha cordace (Bright-eyed Brown) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Dec 2021 by CathB
Commius elegans (Cherry Ballart Shield Bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Oct 2021 by RAllen
Ranunculus pimpinellifolius (Bog Buttercup) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Oct 2021 by RAllen
Trigonidiidae (family) (Swordtail cricket) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Apr 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Hepialidae (family) (Unidentified Swift or Ghost Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Apr 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Tebenna micalis (Small Thistle Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by melanoxylon
Goniaea australasiae (Gumleaf grasshopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by melanoxylon
Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by JohnBundock
Phasmatodea (order) (Unidentified stick insect) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by melanoxylon
Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by JohnBundock
Neosparassus patellatus (Tasmanian Badge Huntsman) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by melanoxylon
Amelora leucaniata (Striped Cape-moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by JohnBundock
Heteronympha penelope (Shouldered Brown) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by melanoxylon
Anachloris subochraria (Golden Grass Carpet) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by melanoxylon
Coronidium sp. at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Mar 2021 by RAllen
Heteronympha penelope (Shouldered Brown) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Feb 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Aphididae (family) (Unidentified aphid) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Juncus australis (Australian Rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Heteronympha penelope (Shouldered Brown) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Gynoplistia sp. (genus) (Crane fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Myosotis laxa subsp. caespitosa (Water Forget-me-not) at Gibraltar Pines - 23 Feb 2021 by trevorpreston
Praxibulus sp. (genus) (A grasshopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Gahnia subaequiglumis (Bog Saw-sedge) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Acripeza reticulata (Mountain Katydid) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Baloskion australe (Mountain Cordrush) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Chrysolarentia heliacaria (Heliacaria Carpet) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Arthropodium milleflorum (Vanilla Lily) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Eulamprus heatwolei (Yellow-bellied Water Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Utricularia dichotoma (Fairy Aprons, Purple Bladderwort) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Geranium neglectum (Red-stemmed Cranesbill) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Carex fascicularis (Tassel Sedge) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Centipeda cunninghamii (Common Sneezeweed) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Eulamprus heatwolei (Yellow-bellied Water Skink) at Tharwa, ACT - 13 Feb 2021 by MB
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Baeckea utilis (Mountain Baeckea) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Heteronympha cordace (Bright-eyed Brown) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Tharwa, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 by MB
Sisyromyia sp. (genus) (A bee fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Nov 2019 by DPRees125
Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by MatthewFrawley

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Sighting information

  • 3 Abundance
  • 10 Dec 2020 10:29 AM Recorded on
  • Harrisi Recorded by

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  • Epacris sp. Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour

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