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Grasshoppers, Crickets & Katydids (Orthoptera)
Grasshoppers (several families)
Sighting 4364298

Oedaleus australis

Australian Oedaleus at Holt, ACT

Oedaleus australis at Holt, ACT - 30 Dec 2020
Oedaleus australis at Holt, ACT - 30 Dec 2020
Oedaleus australis at Holt, ACT - 30 Dec 2020
Oedaleus australis at Holt, ACT - 30 Dec 2020
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Identification history

Oedaleus australis 31 Dec 2020 RogerF
Unidentified 30 Dec 2020 trevorpreston

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RogerF wrote:
   31 Dec 2020
male brown colour morph

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Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Strathnairn, ACT - 3 Dec 2024 by Thurstan

Philemon corniculatus

Thurstan
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Strathnairn, ACT - 3 Dec 2024 by Thurstan

Corcorax melanorhamphos

Thurstan
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Strathnairn, ACT - 3 Dec 2024 by Thurstan

Tachyglossus aculeatus

Thurstan
Melithreptus lunatus (White-naped Honeyeater) at Strathnairn, ACT - 2 Aug 2024 by Thurstan

Melithreptus lunatus

Thurstan
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Woodstock Nature Reserve - 3 Mar 2024 by Thurstan

Pachycephala rufiventris

Thurstan
Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Woodstock Nature Reserve - 19 Feb 2024 by Trevor

Acanthiza reguloides

Trevor
Gerygone olivacea (White-throated Gerygone) at Woodstock Nature Reserve - 6 Feb 2024 by Thurstan

Gerygone olivacea

Thurstan
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Woodstock Nature Reserve - 9 Jan 2024 by Thurstan

Paropsisterna cloelia

Thurstan
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Woodstock Nature Reserve - 8 Jan 2024 by Thurstan

Coracina novaehollandiae

Thurstan
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Woodstock Nature Reserve - 22 Dec 2023 by Thurstan

Myiagra rubecula

Thurstan
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Woodstock Nature Reserve - 30 Oct 2023 by Christine

Diplacodes bipunctata

Christine
Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at Woodstock Nature Reserve - 28 Oct 2023 by KorinneM

Calomela curtisi

KorinneM
Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Belconnen, ACT - 2 Oct 2023 by Roger

Eurystomus orientalis

Roger
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Belconnen, ACT - 24 Sep 2023 by Steve_Bok

Calotis lappulacea

Steve_Bok
Petroica goodenovii (Red-capped Robin) at Belconnen, ACT - 22 Sep 2023 by rawshorty

Petroica goodenovii

rawshorty
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Belconnen, ACT - 15 Aug 2023 by Thurstan

Malurus cyaneus

Thurstan
Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Belconnen, ACT - 15 Aug 2023 by Thurstan

Cormobates leucophaea

Thurstan
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Belconnen, ACT - 15 Aug 2023 by Thurstan

Petroica boodang

Thurstan
Notamacropus rufogriseus (Red-necked Wallaby) at Belconnen, ACT - 28 Jul 2023 by wombey

Notamacropus rufogriseus

wombey
Nesoptilotis leucotis (White-eared Honeyeater) at Belconnen, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by Thurstan

Nesoptilotis leucotis

Thurstan
Trichosurus vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) at Belconnen, ACT - 23 Jul 2023 by JimL

Trichosurus vulpecula

JimL
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Coree, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley

Junonia villida

MatthewFrawley
Anthela varia (Hairy Mary) at Belconnen, ACT - 30 Mar 2023 by RobParnell

Anthela varia

RobParnell
Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Coree, ACT - 21 Feb 2023 by Christine

Heteronympha paradelpha

Christine
Osphranter robustus robustus (Eastern Wallaroo) at Coree, ACT - 10 Feb 2023 by wombey

Osphranter robustus robustus

wombey
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Coree, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by wombey

Myiagra rubecula

wombey
Asilinae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified asiline Robberfly) at Coree, ACT - 30 Dec 2022 by Jimmyjamjimbles

Asilinae sp. (subfamily)

Jimmyjamjimbles
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Coree, ACT - 18 Nov 2022 by wombey

Alisterus scapularis

wombey
Gerygone olivacea (White-throated Gerygone) at Coree, ACT - 18 Nov 2022 by wombey

Gerygone olivacea

wombey
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Coree, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by MichaelJF

Alisterus scapularis

MichaelJF
Chrysococcyx lucidus (Shining Bronze-Cuckoo) at Coree, ACT - 29 Oct 2022 by wombey

Chrysococcyx lucidus

wombey
Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at Coree, ACT - 10 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston

Calomela curtisi

trevorpreston
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Coree, ACT - 3 Oct 2022 by Roger

Paropsisterna cloelia

Roger
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Coree, ACT - 30 Sep 2022 by SWishart

Heteronympha merope

SWishart
Cormocephalus aurantiipes (Orange-legged Centipede) at Coree, ACT - 30 Sep 2022 by SWishart

Cormocephalus aurantiipes

SWishart
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Coree, ACT - 30 Jun 2022 by AlisonMilton

Colluricincla harmonica

AlisonMilton
Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Coree, ACT - 30 Jun 2022 by AlisonMilton

Acanthiza reguloides

AlisonMilton
Iron Bacteria at Coree, ACT - 25 Jun 2022 by trevorpreston

Iron Bacteria

trevorpreston
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Coree, ACT - 2 Jun 2022 by Rosie

Petroica boodang

Rosie
Petaurus notatus (Krefft’s Glider, formerly Sugar Glider) at Coree, ACT - 22 Nov 2021 by MichaelMulvaney

Petaurus notatus

MichaelMulvaney
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Coree, ACT - 19 Oct 2021 by Roger

Paropsisterna fastidiosa

Roger
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Coree, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by Christine

Calotis lappulacea

Christine
Lepus capensis (Brown Hare) at Holt, ACT - 8 Oct 2021 by wombey

Lepus capensis

wombey
Tasmanicosa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Tasmanicosa wolf spider) at Coree, ACT - 1 Oct 2021 by Christine

Tasmanicosa sp. (genus)

Christine
Trichiocercus sparshalli (Sparshall's Moth) at Holt, ACT - 2 Sep 2021 by Roger

Trichiocercus sparshalli

Roger
Lemidia subaenea (Clerid beetle) at Holt, ACT - 2 Sep 2021 by Roger

Lemidia subaenea

Roger
Geophilomorpha sp. (order) (Earth or soil centipede) at Holt, ACT - 1 Sep 2021 by tpreston

Geophilomorpha sp. (order)

tpreston
Mandalotus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Mandalotus weevil) at Holt, ACT - 1 Sep 2021 by trevorpreston

Mandalotus sp. (genus)

trevorpreston
Acacia rubida (Red-stemmed Wattle, Red-leaved Wattle) at Holt, ACT - 1 Sep 2021 by tpreston

Acacia rubida

tpreston
Acridotheres tristis (Common Myna) at Holt, ACT - 21 Aug 2021 by wombey

Acridotheres tristis

wombey
Melithreptus brevirostris (Brown-headed Honeyeater) at Holt, ACT - 20 Aug 2021 by wombey

Melithreptus brevirostris

wombey
Callibracon capitator (White Flank Black Braconid Wasp) at Holt, ACT - 9 Aug 2021 by Roger

Callibracon capitator

Roger
Microtropesa sp. (genus) (Tachinid fly) at Holt, ACT - 9 Aug 2021 by Roger

Microtropesa sp. (genus)

Roger
Cryptobothrus chrysophorus (Golden Bandwing) at Holt, ACT - 24 Mar 2021 by Ned_Johnston

Cryptobothrus chrysophorus

Ned_Johnston
Cadmus (Cadmus) litigiosus (Leaf beetle) at Holt, ACT - 18 Mar 2021 by Roger

Cadmus (Cadmus) litigiosus

Roger
Harpobittacus australis (Hangingfly) at Holt, ACT - 17 Nov 2020 by Kurt

Harpobittacus australis

Kurt
Taxeotis intextata (Looper Moth, Grey Taxeotis) at Holt, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by Christine

Taxeotis intextata

Christine
Sanguisorba minor (Salad Burnet, Sheep's Burnet) at Holt, ACT - 24 Oct 2020 by tpreston

Sanguisorba minor

tpreston
Burchardia umbellata (Milkmaids) at Strathnairn, ACT - 24 Oct 2020 by trevorpreston

Burchardia umbellata

trevorpreston
Belenois java (Caper White) at Holt, ACT - 17 Oct 2020 by Christine

Belenois java

Christine
Trachymela sp. (genus) (Brown button beetle) at Holt, ACT - 22 Sep 2020 by Roger

Trachymela sp. (genus)

Roger
Lalage tricolor (White-winged Triller) at Holt, ACT - 14 Sep 2020 by RodDeb

Lalage tricolor

RodDeb
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Holt, ACT - 14 Sep 2020 by Kurt

Colluricincla harmonica

Kurt
Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm, Common Balm) at Holt, ACT - 21 Jul 2020 by tpreston

Melissa officinalis

tpreston
Sericopimpla sp. (genus) (Case Moth Larvae Parasite Wasp) at Dunlop, ACT - 4 May 2020 by tpreston

Sericopimpla sp. (genus)

tpreston
Scutigeridae (family) (A scutigerid centipede) at Dunlop, ACT - 4 May 2020 by tpreston

Scutigeridae (family)

tpreston
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Dunlop, ACT - 4 May 2020 by tpreston

Hippodamia variegata

tpreston
Geranium solanderi var. solanderi (Native Geranium) at Dunlop, ACT - 4 May 2020 by tpreston

Geranium solanderi var. solanderi

tpreston
Eucalyptus blakelyi (Blakely's Red Gum) at Dunlop, ACT - 22 Oct 2019 by Christine

Eucalyptus blakelyi

Christine
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Dunlop, ACT - 15 Aug 2019 by Christine

Iridomyrmex purpureus

Christine
Ephutomorpha sp. (genus) (Mutillid wasp or Velvet ant) at Dunlop, ACT - 8 Jan 2019 by Christine

Ephutomorpha sp. (genus)

Christine
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Dunlop, ACT - 30 Oct 2018 by Christine

Myiagra rubecula

Christine
Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton

Cormobates leucophaea

Alison Milton
Nesoptilotis leucotis (White-eared Honeyeater) at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton

Nesoptilotis leucotis

Alison Milton
Acanthiza lineata (Striated Thornbill) at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton

Acanthiza lineata

Alison Milton
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton

Malurus cyaneus

Alison Milton
Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at Belconnen, ACT - 22 Dec 2017 by Christine

Villa sp. (genus)

Christine
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Belconnen, ACT - 22 Dec 2017 by Christine

Diplacodes bipunctata

Christine
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Belconnen, ACT - 22 Dec 2017 by Christine

Heteronympha merope

Christine
Helea ovata (Pie-dish beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 22 Dec 2017 by Christine

Helea ovata

Christine
Lycosidae (family) (Unidentified wolf spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 22 Dec 2017 by Christine

Lycosidae (family)

Christine
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Belconnen, ACT - 22 Dec 2017 by Christine

Hemicordulia tau

Christine
Comptosia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Comptosia bee fly) at Belconnen, ACT - 22 Dec 2017 by Christine

Comptosia sp. (genus)

Christine
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Belconnen, ACT - 16 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton

Dacelo novaeguineae

Alison Milton
Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Belconnen, ACT - 14 Oct 2016 by JohnBundock

Cacomantis flabelliformis

JohnBundock
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Strathnairn, ACT - 3 Dec 2024 by Thurstan
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Strathnairn, ACT - 3 Dec 2024 by Thurstan
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Strathnairn, ACT - 3 Dec 2024 by Thurstan
Melithreptus lunatus (White-naped Honeyeater) at Strathnairn, ACT - 2 Aug 2024 by Thurstan
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Woodstock Nature Reserve - 3 Mar 2024 by Thurstan
Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Woodstock Nature Reserve - 19 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Gerygone olivacea (White-throated Gerygone) at Woodstock Nature Reserve - 6 Feb 2024 by Thurstan
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Woodstock Nature Reserve - 9 Jan 2024 by Thurstan
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Woodstock Nature Reserve - 8 Jan 2024 by Thurstan
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Woodstock Nature Reserve - 22 Dec 2023 by Thurstan
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Woodstock Nature Reserve - 30 Oct 2023 by Christine
Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at Woodstock Nature Reserve - 28 Oct 2023 by KorinneM
Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Belconnen, ACT - 2 Oct 2023 by Roger
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Belconnen, ACT - 24 Sep 2023 by Steve_Bok
Petroica goodenovii (Red-capped Robin) at Belconnen, ACT - 22 Sep 2023 by rawshorty
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Belconnen, ACT - 15 Aug 2023 by Thurstan
Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Belconnen, ACT - 15 Aug 2023 by Thurstan
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Belconnen, ACT - 15 Aug 2023 by Thurstan
Notamacropus rufogriseus (Red-necked Wallaby) at Belconnen, ACT - 28 Jul 2023 by wombey
Nesoptilotis leucotis (White-eared Honeyeater) at Belconnen, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by Thurstan
Trichosurus vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) at Belconnen, ACT - 23 Jul 2023 by JimL
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Coree, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Anthela varia (Hairy Mary) at Belconnen, ACT - 30 Mar 2023 by RobParnell
Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Coree, ACT - 21 Feb 2023 by Christine
Osphranter robustus robustus (Eastern Wallaroo) at Coree, ACT - 10 Feb 2023 by wombey
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Coree, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by wombey
Asilinae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified asiline Robberfly) at Coree, ACT - 30 Dec 2022 by Jimmyjamjimbles
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Coree, ACT - 18 Nov 2022 by wombey
Gerygone olivacea (White-throated Gerygone) at Coree, ACT - 18 Nov 2022 by wombey
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Coree, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by MichaelJF
Chrysococcyx lucidus (Shining Bronze-Cuckoo) at Coree, ACT - 29 Oct 2022 by wombey
Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at Coree, ACT - 10 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Coree, ACT - 3 Oct 2022 by Roger
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Coree, ACT - 30 Sep 2022 by SWishart
Cormocephalus aurantiipes (Orange-legged Centipede) at Coree, ACT - 30 Sep 2022 by SWishart
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Coree, ACT - 30 Jun 2022 by AlisonMilton
Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Coree, ACT - 30 Jun 2022 by AlisonMilton
Iron Bacteria at Coree, ACT - 25 Jun 2022 by trevorpreston
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Coree, ACT - 2 Jun 2022 by Rosie
Petaurus notatus (Krefft’s Glider, formerly Sugar Glider) at Coree, ACT - 22 Nov 2021 by MichaelMulvaney
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Coree, ACT - 19 Oct 2021 by Roger
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Coree, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by Christine
Lepus capensis (Brown Hare) at Holt, ACT - 8 Oct 2021 by wombey
Tasmanicosa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Tasmanicosa wolf spider) at Coree, ACT - 1 Oct 2021 by Christine
Trichiocercus sparshalli (Sparshall's Moth) at Holt, ACT - 2 Sep 2021 by Roger
Lemidia subaenea (Clerid beetle) at Holt, ACT - 2 Sep 2021 by Roger
Geophilomorpha sp. (order) (Earth or soil centipede) at Holt, ACT - 1 Sep 2021 by tpreston
Mandalotus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Mandalotus weevil) at Holt, ACT - 1 Sep 2021 by trevorpreston
Acacia rubida (Red-stemmed Wattle, Red-leaved Wattle) at Holt, ACT - 1 Sep 2021 by tpreston
Acridotheres tristis (Common Myna) at Holt, ACT - 21 Aug 2021 by wombey
Melithreptus brevirostris (Brown-headed Honeyeater) at Holt, ACT - 20 Aug 2021 by wombey
Callibracon capitator (White Flank Black Braconid Wasp) at Holt, ACT - 9 Aug 2021 by Roger
Microtropesa sp. (genus) (Tachinid fly) at Holt, ACT - 9 Aug 2021 by Roger
Cryptobothrus chrysophorus (Golden Bandwing) at Holt, ACT - 24 Mar 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Cadmus (Cadmus) litigiosus (Leaf beetle) at Holt, ACT - 18 Mar 2021 by Roger
Harpobittacus australis (Hangingfly) at Holt, ACT - 17 Nov 2020 by Kurt
Taxeotis intextata (Looper Moth, Grey Taxeotis) at Holt, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by Christine
Sanguisorba minor (Salad Burnet, Sheep's Burnet) at Holt, ACT - 24 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Burchardia umbellata (Milkmaids) at Strathnairn, ACT - 24 Oct 2020 by trevorpreston
Belenois java (Caper White) at Holt, ACT - 17 Oct 2020 by Christine
Trachymela sp. (genus) (Brown button beetle) at Holt, ACT - 22 Sep 2020 by Roger
Lalage tricolor (White-winged Triller) at Holt, ACT - 14 Sep 2020 by RodDeb
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Holt, ACT - 14 Sep 2020 by Kurt
Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm, Common Balm) at Holt, ACT - 21 Jul 2020 by tpreston
Sericopimpla sp. (genus) (Case Moth Larvae Parasite Wasp) at Dunlop, ACT - 4 May 2020 by tpreston
Scutigeridae (family) (A scutigerid centipede) at Dunlop, ACT - 4 May 2020 by tpreston
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Dunlop, ACT - 4 May 2020 by tpreston
Geranium solanderi var. solanderi (Native Geranium) at Dunlop, ACT - 4 May 2020 by tpreston
Eucalyptus blakelyi (Blakely's Red Gum) at Dunlop, ACT - 22 Oct 2019 by Christine
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Dunlop, ACT - 15 Aug 2019 by Christine
Ephutomorpha sp. (genus) (Mutillid wasp or Velvet ant) at Dunlop, ACT - 8 Jan 2019 by Christine
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Dunlop, ACT - 30 Oct 2018 by Christine
Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton
Nesoptilotis leucotis (White-eared Honeyeater) at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton
Acanthiza lineata (Striated Thornbill) at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton
Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at Belconnen, ACT - 22 Dec 2017 by Christine
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Belconnen, ACT - 22 Dec 2017 by Christine
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Belconnen, ACT - 22 Dec 2017 by Christine
Helea ovata (Pie-dish beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 22 Dec 2017 by Christine
Lycosidae (family) (Unidentified wolf spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 22 Dec 2017 by Christine
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Belconnen, ACT - 22 Dec 2017 by Christine
Comptosia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Comptosia bee fly) at Belconnen, ACT - 22 Dec 2017 by Christine
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Belconnen, ACT - 16 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton
Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Belconnen, ACT - 14 Oct 2016 by JohnBundock

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