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Beetles (Coleoptera)
Darkling beetles (Tenebrionidae)
Sighting 4363762

Chalcopteroides cupripennis

Rainbow darkling beetle at Michelago, NSW

Chalcopteroides cupripennis at Michelago, NSW - 27 Dec 2020
Chalcopteroides cupripennis at Michelago, NSW - 27 Dec 2020
Chalcopteroides cupripennis at Michelago, NSW - 27 Dec 2020
Chalcopteroides cupripennis at Michelago, NSW - 27 Dec 2020
Chalcopteroides cupripennis at Michelago, NSW - 27 Dec 2020
Chalcopteroides cupripennis at Michelago, NSW - 27 Dec 2020
Chalcopteroides cupripennis at Michelago, NSW - 27 Dec 2020
Chalcopteroides cupripennis at Michelago, NSW - 27 Dec 2020
Chalcopteroides cupripennis at Michelago, NSW - 27 Dec 2020
Chalcopteroides cupripennis at Michelago, NSW - 27 Dec 2020
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Chalcopteroides cupripennis 3 Jan 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Chalcopteroides cupripennis 27 Dec 2020 Illilanga

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Gerygone fusca (Western Gerygone) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Oct 2018 by Illilanga

Gerygone fusca

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Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Oct 2018 by Illilanga

Porrostoma rhipidium

Illilanga
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Oct 2018 by Illilanga

Lucia limbaria

Illilanga
Geranium solanderi var. solanderi (Native Geranium) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Oct 2018 by Illilanga

Geranium solanderi var. solanderi

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Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Oct 2018 by Illilanga

Exoneura sp. (genus)

Illilanga
Dermestidae sp. (family) (Dermestid, carpet or hide beetles) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Oct 2018 by Illilanga

Dermestidae sp. (family)

Illilanga
Atoichus bicolor (Darkling beetle) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Oct 2018 by Illilanga

Atoichus bicolor

Illilanga
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Oct 2018 by Illilanga

Helpis minitabunda

Illilanga
Dithalama cosmospila (Grey Spotted Wave) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Oct 2018 by Illilanga

Dithalama cosmospila

Illilanga
Plesiochrysa ramburi (A Green Lacewing) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Oct 2018 by Illilanga

Plesiochrysa ramburi

Illilanga
Philobota ancylotoxa (A concealer moth) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Oct 2018 by Illilanga

Philobota ancylotoxa

Illilanga
Gastrina cristaria (Wave-lined Geometrid) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Oct 2018 by Illilanga

Gastrina cristaria

Illilanga
Badumna sp. (genus) (Lattice-web spider) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Oct 2018 by Illilanga

Badumna sp. (genus)

Illilanga
Lampona sp. (genus) (White-tailed spider) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Oct 2018 by Illilanga

Lampona sp. (genus)

Illilanga
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Oct 2018 by Illilanga

Sparassidae (family)

Illilanga
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Oct 2018 by Illilanga

Scopula rubraria

Illilanga
Netelia sp. (genus) (An Ichneumon wasp) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Oct 2018 by Illilanga

Netelia sp. (genus)

Illilanga
Melanodes anthracitaria (Black Geometrid) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Oct 2018 by Illilanga

Melanodes anthracitaria

Illilanga
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Sep 2018 by Illilanga

Tiliqua scincoides scincoides

Illilanga
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Sep 2018 by Illilanga

Amphibolurus muricatus

Illilanga
Osphranter robustus (Wallaroo) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Aug 2018 by Illilanga

Osphranter robustus

Illilanga
Melithreptus brevirostris (Brown-headed Honeyeater) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Aug 2018 by Illilanga

Melithreptus brevirostris

Illilanga
Notamacropus rufogriseus (Red-necked Wallaby) at Michelago, NSW - 8 Jun 2018 by Illilanga

Notamacropus rufogriseus

Illilanga
Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Feb 2018 by Illilanga

Hortophora transmarina

Illilanga
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Jan 2018 by Illilanga

Phonognatha graeffei

Illilanga
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Jan 2018 by Illilanga

Harmonia conformis

Illilanga
Anzora unicolor (Grey Planthopper) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Dec 2017 by Illilanga

Anzora unicolor

Illilanga
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Dec 2017 by Illilanga

Caedicia simplex

Illilanga
Thoracolopha verecunda (A Noctuid moth (Acronictinae)) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Dec 2017 by Illilanga

Thoracolopha verecunda

Illilanga
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Sep 2017 by Illilanga

Clematis leptophylla

Illilanga
Osphranter robustus (Wallaroo) at Michelago, NSW - 31 Aug 2017 by Illilanga

Osphranter robustus

Illilanga
Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Mar 2017 by Illilanga

Amata (genus)

Illilanga
Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Mar 2017 by Illilanga

Asura lydia

Illilanga
Carlia tetradactyla (Southern Rainbow Skink) at Michelago, NSW - 4 Feb 2017 by Illilanga

Carlia tetradactyla

Illilanga
Limnodynastes dumerilii (Eastern Banjo Frog) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Jan 2017 by Illilanga

Limnodynastes dumerilii

Illilanga
Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Mar 2016 by Illilanga

Litoria peronii

Illilanga
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Michelago, NSW - 19 Oct 2015 by Illilanga

Tiliqua scincoides scincoides

Illilanga
Termessa shepherdi (Shepherd's Footman) at Michelago, NSW - 14 Oct 2015 by Illilanga

Termessa shepherdi

Illilanga
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Michelago, NSW - 3 Oct 2015 by Illilanga

Tiliqua scincoides scincoides

Illilanga
Osphranter robustus (Wallaroo) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Jun 2015 by Illilanga

Osphranter robustus

Illilanga
Nyctophilus sp. (genus) (A long-eared bat) at Michelago, NSW - 5 May 2015 by Illilanga

Nyctophilus sp. (genus)

Illilanga
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Feb 2015 by Illilanga

Pseudonaja textilis

Illilanga
Opodiphthera helena (Helena Gum Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Feb 2015 by Illilanga

Opodiphthera helena

Illilanga
Latrodectus hasselti (Redback Spider) at Michelago, NSW - 31 Jan 2015 by Illilanga

Latrodectus hasselti

Illilanga
Hirundapus caudacutus (White-throated Needletail) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Jan 2015 by Illilanga

Hirundapus caudacutus

Illilanga
Lissopimpla excelsa (Orchid dupe wasp, Dusky-winged Ichneumonid) at Michelago, NSW - 21 Dec 2014 by Illilanga

Lissopimpla excelsa

Illilanga
Haliastur sphenurus (Whistling Kite) at Michelago, NSW - 4 Jun 2014 by Illilanga

Haliastur sphenurus

Illilanga
Artamus superciliosus (White-browed Woodswallow) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Feb 2014 by Illilanga

Artamus superciliosus

Illilanga
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Michelago, NSW - 15 Jan 2014 by Illilanga

Philemon corniculatus

Illilanga
Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Michelago, NSW - 26 Nov 2013 by Illilanga

Litoria peronii

Illilanga
Eutrichopidia latinus (Yellow-banded Day-moth) at Michelago, NSW - 23 Nov 2013 by Illilanga

Eutrichopidia latinus

Illilanga
Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) at Michelago, NSW - 19 Oct 2013 by Illilanga

Sericornis frontalis

Illilanga
Dama dama (Fallow Deer) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Sep 2013 by Illilanga

Dama dama

Illilanga
Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Apr 2013 by Illilanga

Platalea regia

Illilanga
Dama dama (Fallow Deer) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Apr 2013 by Illilanga

Dama dama

Illilanga
Falco longipennis (Australian Hobby) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Apr 2013 by Illilanga

Falco longipennis

Illilanga
Myiagra inquieta (Restless Flycatcher) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Mar 2013 by Illilanga

Myiagra inquieta

Illilanga
Hirundapus caudacutus (White-throated Needletail) at Michelago, NSW - 19 Jan 2013 by Illilanga

Hirundapus caudacutus

Illilanga
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Michelago, NSW - 25 Dec 2012 by Illilanga

Amphibolurus muricatus

Illilanga
Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Michelago, NSW - 15 Jul 2012 by Illilanga

Cacatua galerita

Illilanga
Nyctophilus geoffroyi (Lesser Long-eared Bat) at Michelago, NSW - 25 Jun 2012 by Illilanga

Nyctophilus geoffroyi

Illilanga
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Michelago, NSW - 24 Jun 2012 by Illilanga

Aquila audax

Illilanga
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Feb 2012 by Illilanga

Malurus cyaneus

Illilanga
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Michelago, NSW - 27 Nov 2011 by Illilanga

Acanthiza chrysorrhoa

Illilanga
Falco cenchroides (Nankeen Kestrel) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Nov 2011 by Illilanga

Falco cenchroides

Illilanga
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Jul 2010 by Illilanga

Neochmia temporalis

Illilanga
Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Dec 2009 by Illilanga

Psaltoda moerens

Illilanga
Gerygone fusca (Western Gerygone) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Geranium solanderi var. solanderi (Native Geranium) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Dermestidae sp. (family) (Dermestid, carpet or hide beetles) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Atoichus bicolor (Darkling beetle) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Dithalama cosmospila (Grey Spotted Wave) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Plesiochrysa ramburi (A Green Lacewing) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Philobota ancylotoxa (A concealer moth) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Gastrina cristaria (Wave-lined Geometrid) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Badumna sp. (genus) (Lattice-web spider) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Lampona sp. (genus) (White-tailed spider) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Netelia sp. (genus) (An Ichneumon wasp) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Melanodes anthracitaria (Black Geometrid) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Sep 2018 by Illilanga
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Sep 2018 by Illilanga
Osphranter robustus (Wallaroo) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Aug 2018 by Illilanga
Melithreptus brevirostris (Brown-headed Honeyeater) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Aug 2018 by Illilanga
Notamacropus rufogriseus (Red-necked Wallaby) at Michelago, NSW - 8 Jun 2018 by Illilanga
Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Feb 2018 by Illilanga
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Jan 2018 by Illilanga
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Jan 2018 by Illilanga
Anzora unicolor (Grey Planthopper) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
Thoracolopha verecunda (A Noctuid moth (Acronictinae)) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Sep 2017 by Illilanga
Osphranter robustus (Wallaroo) at Michelago, NSW - 31 Aug 2017 by Illilanga
Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Mar 2017 by Illilanga
Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Mar 2017 by Illilanga
Carlia tetradactyla (Southern Rainbow Skink) at Michelago, NSW - 4 Feb 2017 by Illilanga
Limnodynastes dumerilii (Eastern Banjo Frog) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Jan 2017 by Illilanga
Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Mar 2016 by Illilanga
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Michelago, NSW - 19 Oct 2015 by Illilanga
Termessa shepherdi (Shepherd's Footman) at Michelago, NSW - 14 Oct 2015 by Illilanga
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Michelago, NSW - 3 Oct 2015 by Illilanga
Osphranter robustus (Wallaroo) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Jun 2015 by Illilanga
Nyctophilus sp. (genus) (A long-eared bat) at Michelago, NSW - 5 May 2015 by Illilanga
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Feb 2015 by Illilanga
Opodiphthera helena (Helena Gum Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Feb 2015 by Illilanga
Latrodectus hasselti (Redback Spider) at Michelago, NSW - 31 Jan 2015 by Illilanga
Hirundapus caudacutus (White-throated Needletail) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Jan 2015 by Illilanga
Lissopimpla excelsa (Orchid dupe wasp, Dusky-winged Ichneumonid) at Michelago, NSW - 21 Dec 2014 by Illilanga
Haliastur sphenurus (Whistling Kite) at Michelago, NSW - 4 Jun 2014 by Illilanga
Artamus superciliosus (White-browed Woodswallow) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Feb 2014 by Illilanga
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Michelago, NSW - 15 Jan 2014 by Illilanga
Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Michelago, NSW - 26 Nov 2013 by Illilanga
Eutrichopidia latinus (Yellow-banded Day-moth) at Michelago, NSW - 23 Nov 2013 by Illilanga
Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) at Michelago, NSW - 19 Oct 2013 by Illilanga
Dama dama (Fallow Deer) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Sep 2013 by Illilanga
Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Apr 2013 by Illilanga
Dama dama (Fallow Deer) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Apr 2013 by Illilanga
Falco longipennis (Australian Hobby) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Apr 2013 by Illilanga
Myiagra inquieta (Restless Flycatcher) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Mar 2013 by Illilanga
Hirundapus caudacutus (White-throated Needletail) at Michelago, NSW - 19 Jan 2013 by Illilanga
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Michelago, NSW - 25 Dec 2012 by Illilanga
Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Michelago, NSW - 15 Jul 2012 by Illilanga
Nyctophilus geoffroyi (Lesser Long-eared Bat) at Michelago, NSW - 25 Jun 2012 by Illilanga
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Michelago, NSW - 24 Jun 2012 by Illilanga
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Feb 2012 by Illilanga
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Michelago, NSW - 27 Nov 2011 by Illilanga
Falco cenchroides (Nankeen Kestrel) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Nov 2011 by Illilanga
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Jul 2010 by Illilanga
Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Dec 2009 by Illilanga

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  • 27 Dec 2020 10:36 AM Recorded on
  • Illilanga Recorded by

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  • Allocasuarina verticillata Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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