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Tebenna micalis

Small Thistle Moth at Acton, ACT

Tebenna micalis at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020
Tebenna micalis at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020
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Identification history

Tebenna micalis 21 Dec 2020 GlennCocking
Tebenna micalis 21 Dec 2020 ibaird
Unidentified 20 Dec 2020 WHall

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2 comments

michaelb wrote:
   21 Dec 2020
A moth
ibaird wrote:
   21 Dec 2020
I particularly like a common name for this moth. Nothing to do with ornithology though.

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(genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by TimL Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Acton, ACT - 26 Jun 2022 by TimL Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jun 2022 by TimL Pycnoporus coccineus (Scarlet Bracket) at Acton, ACT - 22 May 2022 by TimL Syneora cheleuta (Brown-waved Bark Moth) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by Christine Backobourkia sp. (genus) (An orb weaver) at Acton, ACT - 20 Mar 2022 by TimL Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Acton, ACT - 1 Mar 2022 by DavidForrester Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2022 by JohnBundock Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2022 by JohnBundock Cystopelta sp. (genus) (Unidentified Cystopelta Slug) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by Roger Callidemum hypochalceum (Hop-bush leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 7 Dec 2021 by Roger Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Acton, ACT - 7 Dec 2021 by Roger Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 7 Dec 2021 by Roger Eurhopalus froggatti (Dermestid beetle, Skin beetle) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2021 by TimL Mycena 'clarkeana group' at Acton, ACT - 29 Jun 2021 by TimL Holoplatys planissima (Common ultraflat jumping spider, Grooved jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 18 Jun 2021 by TimL Eurymutilla sp. (genus) (A velvet "ant") at Acton, ACT - 2 Jun 2021 by TimL Acanthosomatidae (family) (Unidentified Acanthosomatid shield bug) at Acton, ACT - 21 May 2021 by TimL Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 3 May 2021 by AlisonMilton Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Acton, ACT - 3 May 2021 by AlisonMilton Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Acton, ACT - 1 Mar 2021 by JohnBundock Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall Badumna sp. (genus) (Lattice-web spider) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall Oenochroma vinaria (Pink-bellied Moth) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall Heteropsilopus sp. (genus) (A long legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall Peiratinae sp. (subfamily) (Assassin bug) at Acton, ACT - 1 Oct 2020 by Roger Polyrhachis ammon (Golden-spined Ant, Golden Ant) at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by TimL Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Acton, ACT - 11 Aug 2020 by TimL Cecidomyiidae (family) (Gall gnat) at Acton, ACT - 11 Aug 2020 by TimL Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Acton, ACT - 10 Feb 2020 by PeterR Formosia (Euamphibolia) speciosa (Bristle fly) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2019 by TimL Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2019 by rawshorty Zoothera lunulata (Bassian Thrush) at Acton, ACT - 20 Jul 2019 by Lisa.Jok Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2019 by TimL Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2019 by TimL Camponotus sp. (genus) (A sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2019 by TimL Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order) (Unidentified plant louse) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2019 by TimL Rhytidoponera aspera (Greenhead ant) at Acton, ACT - 25 May 2019 by Christine Polyrhachis ammon (Golden-spined Ant, Golden Ant) at Acton, ACT - 4 May 2019 by Christine Rhytidoponera aspera (Greenhead ant) at Acton, ACT - 4 May 2019 by Christine Pogonortalis doclea (Boatman fly) at Acton, ACT - 18 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Acton, ACT - 22 Mar 2019 by PeterR Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Acton, ACT - 18 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton Netrocoryne repanda (Bronze Flat) at Acton, ACT - 19 Dec 2018 by PeterR Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 19 Dec 2018 by PeterR Saproscincus mustelinus (Weasel Skink) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by sho.rapley Habronestes bradleyi (Bradley's Ant-Eating Spider) at Acton, ACT - 27 Oct 2018 by silversea_starsong Eilica sp. (genus) (An Ant spider or Spotted ground spider) at Acton, ACT - 27 Oct 2018 by silversea_starsong Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Acton, ACT - 30 Sep 2018 by AaronClausen Pomaderris intermedia (Golden Pomaderris) at Acton, ACT - 30 Sep 2018 by AaronClausen Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Acton, ACT - 21 Aug 2018 by RodDeb Zoothera lunulata (Bassian Thrush) at Acton, ACT - 19 Jun 2018 by JohnBundock Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 22 May 2018 by Alison Milton Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Acton, ACT - 22 May 2018 by Alison Milton Achyra affinitalis (Cotton Web Spinner) at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2018 by RodDeb Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Acton, ACT - 17 Dec 2017 by JudithRoach Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Acton, ACT - 4 Nov 2017 by SallyandPeter Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Acton, ACT - 29 Sep 2017 by Alison Milton Accipiter cirrocephalus (Collared Sparrowhawk) at Acton, ACT - 27 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Acton, ACT - 26 Oct 2016 by JudithRoach Edusella lineata (Leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 23 Oct 2016 by JudithRoach Lomandra multiflora (Many-flowered Matrush) at Acton, ACT - 21 Oct 2016 by JudithRoach Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) hiltacum (Rayment's Red Bee) at Acton, ACT - 21 Oct 2016 by Judith Roach Commius elegans (Cherry Ballart Shield Bug) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2015 by ibaird Jalmenus evagoras (Imperial Hairstreak) at Acton, ACT - 12 Dec 2015 by ibaird Rhipidura rufifrons (Rufous Fantail) at Acton, ACT - 26 Mar 2015 by JohnBundock
Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Acton, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by JohnBundock
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by HelenCross
Musgraveia sulciventris (Bronze Orange Bug) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by HelenCross
Ropalidia plebeiana (Small brown paper wasp) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by HelenCross
Erina hyacinthina (Varied Dusky-blue) at Acton, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by JohnBundock
Jalmenus evagoras (Imperial Hairstreak) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by HelenCross
Phaps chalcoptera (Common Bronzewing) at Acton, ACT - 12 Dec 2022 by JohnBundock
Edusella sp. (genus) (A leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by patrickcox
Euophryinae sp. (Mr Stripey) undescribed (Mr Stripey) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by patrickcox
Australomimetus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Pirate spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by TimL
Polyrhachis sp. (genus) (A spiny ant) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by TimL
Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Acton, ACT - 26 Jun 2022 by TimL
Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jun 2022 by TimL
Pycnoporus coccineus (Scarlet Bracket) at Acton, ACT - 22 May 2022 by TimL
Syneora cheleuta (Brown-waved Bark Moth) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by Christine
Backobourkia sp. (genus) (An orb weaver) at Acton, ACT - 20 Mar 2022 by TimL
Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Acton, ACT - 1 Mar 2022 by DavidForrester
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2022 by JohnBundock
Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2022 by JohnBundock
Cystopelta sp. (genus) (Unidentified Cystopelta Slug) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by Roger
Callidemum hypochalceum (Hop-bush leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 7 Dec 2021 by Roger
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Acton, ACT - 7 Dec 2021 by Roger
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 7 Dec 2021 by Roger
Eurhopalus froggatti (Dermestid beetle, Skin beetle) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2021 by TimL
Mycena 'clarkeana group' at Acton, ACT - 29 Jun 2021 by TimL
Holoplatys planissima (Common ultraflat jumping spider, Grooved jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 18 Jun 2021 by TimL
Eurymutilla sp. (genus) (A velvet "ant") at Acton, ACT - 2 Jun 2021 by TimL
Acanthosomatidae (family) (Unidentified Acanthosomatid shield bug) at Acton, ACT - 21 May 2021 by TimL
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 3 May 2021 by AlisonMilton
Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Acton, ACT - 3 May 2021 by AlisonMilton
Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Acton, ACT - 1 Mar 2021 by JohnBundock
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall
Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall
Badumna sp. (genus) (Lattice-web spider) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall
Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall
Oenochroma vinaria (Pink-bellied Moth) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall
Heteropsilopus sp. (genus) (A long legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall
Peiratinae sp. (subfamily) (Assassin bug) at Acton, ACT - 1 Oct 2020 by Roger
Polyrhachis ammon (Golden-spined Ant, Golden Ant) at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by TimL
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Acton, ACT - 11 Aug 2020 by TimL
Cecidomyiidae (family) (Gall gnat) at Acton, ACT - 11 Aug 2020 by TimL
Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Acton, ACT - 10 Feb 2020 by PeterR
Formosia (Euamphibolia) speciosa (Bristle fly) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2019 by TimL
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2019 by rawshorty
Zoothera lunulata (Bassian Thrush) at Acton, ACT - 20 Jul 2019 by Lisa.Jok
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2019 by TimL
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2019 by TimL
Camponotus sp. (genus) (A sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2019 by TimL
Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order) (Unidentified plant louse) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2019 by TimL
Rhytidoponera aspera (Greenhead ant) at Acton, ACT - 25 May 2019 by Christine
Polyrhachis ammon (Golden-spined Ant, Golden Ant) at Acton, ACT - 4 May 2019 by Christine
Rhytidoponera aspera (Greenhead ant) at Acton, ACT - 4 May 2019 by Christine
Pogonortalis doclea (Boatman fly) at Acton, ACT - 18 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Acton, ACT - 22 Mar 2019 by PeterR
Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Acton, ACT - 18 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Netrocoryne repanda (Bronze Flat) at Acton, ACT - 19 Dec 2018 by PeterR
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 19 Dec 2018 by PeterR
Saproscincus mustelinus (Weasel Skink) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by sho.rapley
Habronestes bradleyi (Bradley's Ant-Eating Spider) at Acton, ACT - 27 Oct 2018 by silversea_starsong
Eilica sp. (genus) (An Ant spider or Spotted ground spider) at Acton, ACT - 27 Oct 2018 by silversea_starsong
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Acton, ACT - 30 Sep 2018 by AaronClausen
Pomaderris intermedia (Golden Pomaderris) at Acton, ACT - 30 Sep 2018 by AaronClausen
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Acton, ACT - 21 Aug 2018 by RodDeb
Zoothera lunulata (Bassian Thrush) at Acton, ACT - 19 Jun 2018 by JohnBundock
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 22 May 2018 by Alison Milton
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Acton, ACT - 22 May 2018 by Alison Milton
Achyra affinitalis (Cotton Web Spinner) at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2018 by RodDeb
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Acton, ACT - 17 Dec 2017 by JudithRoach
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Acton, ACT - 4 Nov 2017 by SallyandPeter
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Acton, ACT - 29 Sep 2017 by Alison Milton
Accipiter cirrocephalus (Collared Sparrowhawk) at Acton, ACT - 27 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Acton, ACT - 26 Oct 2016 by JudithRoach
Edusella lineata (Leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 23 Oct 2016 by JudithRoach
Lomandra multiflora (Many-flowered Matrush) at Acton, ACT - 21 Oct 2016 by JudithRoach
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) hiltacum (Rayment's Red Bee) at Acton, ACT - 21 Oct 2016 by Judith Roach
Commius elegans (Cherry Ballart Shield Bug) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2015 by ibaird
Jalmenus evagoras (Imperial Hairstreak) at Acton, ACT - 12 Dec 2015 by ibaird
Rhipidura rufifrons (Rufous Fantail) at Acton, ACT - 26 Mar 2015 by JohnBundock

Location information

Species information

  • Tebenna micalis Scientific name
  • Small Thistle Moth Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 16 Dec 2020 02:46 PM Recorded on
  • WHall Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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