Anestia (genus)

A tiger moth at Murrumbateman, NSW

Anestia (genus) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Jan 2021
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Identification history

Anestia (genus) 6 Jan 2021 ibaird
Anestia (genus) 6 Jan 2021 donhe
Orgyia anartoides 5 Jan 2021 SimoneC

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donhe wrote:
   6 Jan 2021
The flightless females of O. anartoides are brown. The ones with mauve markings are Anestia species, see
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/faqs/flightless.html
SimoneC wrote:
   6 Jan 2021
Thanks donhe, I wasn’t previously aware of wingless females

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Austroacacidiplosis botrycephalae (A Gall Midge) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 2 Apr 2022 by SimoneC
Orcus australasiae (Orange-spotted Ladybird) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 2 Apr 2022 by SimoneC
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Calomela moorei (Acacia Leaf Beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 17 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
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Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
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Ancita sp. (genus) (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Trilaccus mimeticus (Braconid-mimic plant bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Acyphas semiochrea (Omnivorous Tussock Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 12 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Syringoseca rhodoxantha (A concealer moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 12 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Primeuchroeus sp. (genus) (Cuckoo Wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 12 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Paralastor sp. (genus) (Potter Wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 12 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 11 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 9 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 9 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Ledrinae (subfamily) (A Flat-headed Leafhopper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Scolia (Discolia) verticalis (Yellow-headed hairy flower wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Ptilogyna sp. (genus) (A crane fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Hyleoides concinna (Wasp-mimic bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Porismus strigatus (Pied Lacewing) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Spoladea recurvalis (Beet Webworm) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Simaethula sp. (genus) (A jumping spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Aglaotilla sp. (genus) (Australian Velvet Ant) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 21 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
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Hypattalus sp. (genus) (A soft-winged flower beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 19 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Cermatulus nasalis (Predatory shield bug, Glossy shield bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Hylaeus (Hylaeorhiza) nubilosus (A yellow-spotted masked bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
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Paropsis aspera (Eucalyptus Tortoise Beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 12 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Anoplognathus hirsutus (Hirsute Christmas beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 12 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Melobasis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Melobasis jewel Beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 12 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
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Acanthinevania sp. (genus) (Hatchet wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 9 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
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Gastrimargus musicus (Yellow-winged Locust or Grasshopper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 8 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Hylaeus (Gnathoprosopis) euxanthus (Plasterer bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 8 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
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Lipotriches sp. (genus) (Halictid bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Sceliphron laetum (Common mud dauber wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
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Conocephalus sp. (genus) (A Tussock Katydid) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 31 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 31 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Pardillana limbata (Common Pardillana) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 31 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Merophyas divulsana (Lucerne Leafroller) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Gea theridioides (An orb weaver spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Paralastor sp. (genus) (Potter Wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 29 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 29 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Utetheisa pulchelloides (Heliotrope Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Trigonidium sp. (genus) (A Sword-tail Cricket) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Orthodera ministralis (Green Mantid) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Micraspis frenata (Striped Ladybird) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Stigmacros sp. (genus) (An Ant) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 22 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 22 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Archimantis latistyla (Stick Mantis, Large Brown Mantis) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 22 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 21 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 21 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 19 Jan 2022 by SimoneC

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
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