Zizina otis

Common Grass-Blue at Hughes, ACT

Zizina otis at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2020
Zizina otis at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2020
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Identification history

Zizina otis 3 Jan 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Zizina otis 27 Dec 2020 MatthewFrawley
Unidentified 26 Dec 2020 JackyF

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About 1.2m from ground. Possibly just Common Grass Blues but not sure. Near morning Blue butterfly sighting but different bush.

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Eleale simplex (Clerid beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Eleale simplex (Clerid beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Selagis aurifera (Aurifera jewel beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Selagis aurifera (Aurifera jewel beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by Harrisi
Castiarina erythroptera (Lycid Mimic Jewel Beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by MichaelMulvaney
Eurymeloides pulchra (Gumtree hopper) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by MichaelMulvaney
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by Harrisi
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by Harrisi
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by Harrisi
Lissopimpla excelsa (Orchid dupe wasp, Dusky-winged Ichneumonid) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by Harrisi
Crossophora semiota (A Concealer moth) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by Harrisi
Odontomyia hunteri (Soldier fly) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by Harrisi
Obrida fascialis (One banded longicorn) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by Harrisi
Anilicus xanthomus (A click beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by Harrisi
Castiarina erythroptera (Lycid Mimic Jewel Beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by Harrisi
Castiarina kerremansi (A jewel beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by Harrisi
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Jan 2021 by LisaH
Argiope protensa (Long-tailed Argiope) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Jan 2021 by LisaH
Odontomyia hunteri (Soldier fly) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Jan 2021 by LisaH
Obrida fascialis (One banded longicorn) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Jan 2021 by LisaH
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Eupoecila australasiae (Fiddler Beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Dec 2020 by LisaH
Rutilia sp. (genus) (A Rutilia bristle fly, subgenus unknown) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Dec 2020 by LisaH
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Hoshihananomia leucosticta (Pintail or Tumbling flower beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Eupoecila australasiae (Fiddler Beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Selagis aurifera (Aurifera jewel beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Miltinus sp. (genus) (Miltinus mydas fly) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Rutilia sp. (genus) (A Rutilia bristle fly, subgenus unknown) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Austroscolia soror (Blue Flower Wasp) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Dec 2020 by LisaH
Anilara angusta (A jewel beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Nov 2020 by Harrisi
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Cassinia longifolia (Shiny Cassinia, Cauliflower Bush) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Pimelea curviflora (Curved Rice-flower) at Hughes, ACT - 9 Nov 2020 by LisaH
Acrididae sp. (family) (Unidentified Grasshopper) at Hughes, ACT - 5 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Marasmius oreades (Fairy-ring Champignon) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Swainsona sericea (Silky Swainson-Pea) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Solanum cinereum (Narrawa Burr) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Phacelococcus bursaria (Blackthorn felted scale) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by kieranh
Lomandra filiformis (Wattle Mat-rush) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Lomandra filiformis subsp. filiformis (Wattle Matrush) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Bossiaea buxifolia (Matted Bossiaea) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Lomandra filiformis (Wattle Mat-rush) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Bossiaea buxifolia (Matted Bossiaea) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Hughes, ACT - 19 Sep 2020 by LisaH
Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Jul 2020 by Ct1000
Oudemansiella 'radicata group' (Rooting shank) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum (Jersey Cudweed) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Hackelia suaveolens (Sweet Hounds Tongue) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by LisaH
Lentinus arcularius (Fringed Polypore) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Grona varians (Slender Tick-Trefoil) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Lepidosperma laterale (Variable Sword Sedge) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Bossiaea buxifolia (Matted Bossiaea) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Hibbertia obtusifolia (Grey Guinea-flower) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Solanum cinereum (Narrawa Burr) at Hughes, ACT - 15 Mar 2020 by KL
Geranium sp. (Geranium) at Hughes, ACT - 15 Mar 2020 by KL
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Feb 2020 by JackyF
Solanum cinereum (Narrawa Burr) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Feb 2020 by JackyF
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Feb 2020 by LisaH
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Feb 2020 by LisaH
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Feb 2020 by LisaH
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Jan 2020 by Ct1000
Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Dec 2019 by JackyF
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by JackyF
Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by JackyF
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Oct 2019 by kieranh
Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Oct 2019 by kieranh
Eucalyptus cinerea subsp. cinerea (Argyle Apple) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Oct 2019 by JackyF
Hardenbergia violacea (False Sarsaparilla) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Sep 2019 by JackyF
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Sep 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Acanthiza lineata (Striated Thornbill) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Sep 2019 by JackyF
Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Sep 2019 by JackyF
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Sep 2019 by JackyF
Perga sp. (genus) (Sawfly or Spitfire) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Sep 2019 by JackyF
Ardozyga undescribed species nr amblopis (A Gelechioid moth) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Aug 2019 by rawshorty
Acacia rubida (Red-stemmed Wattle, Red-leaved Wattle) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Aug 2019 by JackyF
Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Aug 2019 by JackyF
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Aug 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Aug 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Aug 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Aug 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Red Hill Nature Reserve - 22 Jul 2019 by LisaH
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Red Hill Nature Reserve - 21 Jul 2019 by TomT
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Red Hill Nature Reserve - 21 Jul 2019 by TomT

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 3 Abundance
  • 26 Dec 2020 04:55 PM Recorded on
  • JackyF Recorded by

Additional information

  • Bursaria Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

Species information

  • Zizina otis Scientific name
  • Common Grass-Blue Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 1694.4m Recorded at altitude
  • 720 images trained Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Zizina labradus

Record quality

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  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
  • GPS evidence of location
  • Description
  • Additional attributes
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