Chauliognathus tricolor

Tricolor soldier beetle at Hughes, ACT

Chauliognathus tricolor at Hughes, ACT - 31 Dec 2020
Chauliognathus tricolor at Hughes, ACT - 31 Dec 2020
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Identification history

Chauliognathus tricolor 1 Jan 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Chauliognathus tricolor 1 Jan 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 31 Dec 2020 JackyF

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Soldier beetles? Photo 2 added to show size.

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Rutilia sp. (genus) (A Rutilia bristle fly, subgenus unknown) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Cerdistus varifemoratus (Robber fly) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Nacaduba biocellata (Two-spotted Line-Blue) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Obrida fascialis (One banded longicorn) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Mordellidae (family) (Unidentified pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Neoscleropogon sp. (genus) (Robber fly) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Hoshihananomia leucosticta (Pintail or Tumbling flower beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
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
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
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) 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
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Nov 2020 by JackyF
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
Crassula sieberiana (Austral Stonecrop) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Nov 2020 by LisaH
Pimelea curviflora (Curved Rice-flower) at Hughes, ACT - 9 Nov 2020 by LisaH
Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Marasmius oreades (Fairy-ring Champignon) at Hughes, ACT - 2 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
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by kieranh
Solanum linearifolium (Kangaroo Apple) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by JackyF
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
Solanum cinereum (Narrawa Burr) at Hughes, ACT - 15 Oct 2020 by kieranh
Bossiaea buxifolia (Matted Bossiaea) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Brachyloma daphnoides (Daphne Heath) at Hughes, ACT - 27 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
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) 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
Brachyloma daphnoides (Daphne Heath) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Jul 2020 by BIrdsinCanberra
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
Eucalyptus dives (Broad-leaved Peppermint) at Hughes, ACT - 14 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
Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Lentinus arcularius (Fringed Polypore) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Heterodea sp. (A lichen) 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
Bossiaea buxifolia (Matted Bossiaea) 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
Grona varians (Slender Tick-Trefoil) 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
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

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  • 2 Abundance
  • 31 Dec 2020 03:52 PM Recorded on
  • JackyF Recorded by

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  • Bursaria Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour

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