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Pieris rapae

Cabbage White at Acton, ACT

Pieris rapae at Acton, ACT - 7 Jan 2021
Pieris rapae at Acton, ACT - 7 Jan 2021
Pieris rapae at Acton, ACT - 7 Jan 2021
Pieris rapae at Acton, ACT - 7 Jan 2021
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Pieris rapae 14 Jan 2021 MatthewFrawley
Pieris rapae 14 Jan 2021 TimL

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Calliphora sp. (genus) (Unidentified blowfly) at Acton, ACT - 18 May 2023 by HelenCross Euproctis baliolalis (Browntail Gum Moth) at Acton, ACT - 9 May 2023 by Christine Prostheclina pallida (Orange jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 5 May 2023 by HelenCross Odontomyrme sp. (genus) (A velvet ant) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM Charaxes sempronius (Tailed Emperor) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM Calliphora stygia (Brown blowfly or Brown bomber) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM Rodolia sp. (genus) (A ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM Austrosciapus sp. (genus) (Long-legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 21 Apr 2023 by Thurstan Scoliidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Hairy Flower Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 Apr 2023 by HelenCross Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) at Acton, ACT - 19 Apr 2023 by Steve_Bok Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 2 Apr 2023 by TomW Oncopeltus (Oncopeltus) sordidus (Milk vine bug) at Acton, ACT - 13 Mar 2023 by AlisonMilton Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by Tammy Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by HelenCross Opisthoncus polyphemus (Cyclops jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Tebenna micalis (Small Thistle Moth) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Chloroclystis catastreptes (Green and Brown Carpet) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Chloroclystis (genus) (A geometer moth) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Asura cervicalis (Spotted Lichen Moth) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Psychidae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified case moth or bagworm) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Bobilla sp. (genus) (A Small field cricket) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Grylloidea (superfamily) (Unidentified cricket) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 zz Polypore (shelf/hoof-like) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Fabriogenia sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Theridion pyramidale (Tangle-web spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 zz agaric (stem; gill colour unknown) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 zz agaric (stem; gill colour unknown) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 zz agaric (stem; gill colour unknown) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Lepiota s.l. at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Cnemospathidinae sp. (Sub-family) (Sun-fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 zz puffball at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Cruentomycena viscidocruenta (Ruby Mycena) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Heteropsilopus sp. (genus) (A long legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Austrosciapus sp. (genus) (Long-legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Psychodidae sp. (family) (Moth Fly, Drain Fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by HelenCross Eudynamys orientalis (Eastern Koel) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by HelenCross Chrysididae (family) (Cuckoo wasp or Emerald wasp) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by HelenCross Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by Thurstan Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 26 Jan 2023 by Boagshoags Hylaeus (Planihylaeus) quadriceps (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by Roger Megachile ordinaria at Acton, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by Roger Servaea villosa (Shaggy-velvet Servaea) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by patrickcox Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by MarkT Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by RodDeb Megachile sp. (Leafcutter, resin or mortar bee) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Roger Thereutria amaraca (Spine-legged Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by Roger Amphirhoe decora (Decora Longicorn Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 1 Jan 2023 by Roger Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 29 Dec 2022 by Tapirlord Homalictus sp. (genus) (Native bee) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2022 by Roger Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Acton, ACT - 19 Dec 2022 by HelenCross Daptolestes sp. (genus) (Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Dec 2022 by HelenCross Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Acton, ACT - 19 Dec 2022 by HelenCross Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by Roger Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2022 by RodDeb Australomisidia pilula (Lozenge-shaped Flower Spider) at Acton, ACT - 9 Dec 2022 by patrickcox Prostheclina amplior (Orange Jumping Spider) at Acton, ACT - 9 Dec 2022 by patrickcox Hypertropha tortriciformis (A Gelechioid moth) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2022 by HelenCross Cleora illustraria (A Geometer moth) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2022 by HelenCross Dasypodia selenophora (Southern old lady moth) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2022 by HelenCross Servaea villosa (Shaggy-velvet Servaea) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by patrickcox Prostheclina sp (genus) (A jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by patrickcox Lunularia cruciata (A thallose liverwort) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2022 by JanetRussell Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by RodDeb Bibio imitator (Garden maggot) at Acton, ACT - 22 Nov 2022 by HelenCross Eleale sp. (genus) (Clerid beetle) at Acton, ACT - 22 Nov 2022 by HelenCross Hylaeus (Planihylaeus) daviesiae (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by PeterA Hylaeus (Planihylaeus) daviesiae (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by MTranter Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by HelenCross Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by HelenCross Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 5 Oct 2022 by TimL Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 4 Oct 2022 by TimL Gonipterus pulverulentus (Eucalyptus weevil) at Acton, ACT - 20 Aug 2022 by TimL Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 12 Aug 2022 by Teagan Corticioid fungi at Acton, ACT - 12 Aug 2022 by TimL Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 12 Aug 2022 by TimL Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jul 2022 by Steve_Bok Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jun 2022 by HelenCross Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jun 2022 by JohnBundock Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jun 2022 by RodDeb Amblypelta nitida (Fruit-spotting bug) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jun 2022 by TimL Leptocoris mitellatus (Leptocoris bug) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL Austrosalomona species 9 (A katydid) at Acton, ACT - 19 May 2022 by RogerF Hirudinea sp. (Class) (Unidentified Leech) at Acton, ACT - 13 May 2022 by TimL
Calliphora sp. (genus) (Unidentified blowfly) at Acton, ACT - 18 May 2023 by HelenCross
Euproctis baliolalis (Browntail Gum Moth) at Acton, ACT - 9 May 2023 by Christine
Prostheclina pallida (Orange jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 5 May 2023 by HelenCross
Odontomyrme sp. (genus) (A velvet ant) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Charaxes sempronius (Tailed Emperor) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Calliphora stygia (Brown blowfly or Brown bomber) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Rodolia sp. (genus) (A ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Austrosciapus sp. (genus) (Long-legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 21 Apr 2023 by Thurstan
Scoliidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Hairy Flower Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 Apr 2023 by HelenCross
Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) at Acton, ACT - 19 Apr 2023 by Steve_Bok
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 2 Apr 2023 by TomW
Oncopeltus (Oncopeltus) sordidus (Milk vine bug) at Acton, ACT - 13 Mar 2023 by AlisonMilton
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by Tammy
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by HelenCross
Opisthoncus polyphemus (Cyclops jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Tebenna micalis (Small Thistle Moth) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Chloroclystis catastreptes (Green and Brown Carpet) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Chloroclystis (genus) (A geometer moth) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Asura cervicalis (Spotted Lichen Moth) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified case moth or bagworm) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Bobilla sp. (genus) (A Small field cricket) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Grylloidea (superfamily) (Unidentified cricket) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
zz Polypore (shelf/hoof-like) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Fabriogenia sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Theridion pyramidale (Tangle-web spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
zz agaric (stem; gill colour unknown) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
zz agaric (stem; gill colour unknown) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
zz agaric (stem; gill colour unknown) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Lepiota s.l. at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Cnemospathidinae sp. (Sub-family) (Sun-fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
zz puffball at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Cruentomycena viscidocruenta (Ruby Mycena) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Heteropsilopus sp. (genus) (A long legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Austrosciapus sp. (genus) (Long-legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Psychodidae sp. (family) (Moth Fly, Drain Fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by HelenCross
Eudynamys orientalis (Eastern Koel) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by HelenCross
Chrysididae (family) (Cuckoo wasp or Emerald wasp) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by HelenCross
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by Thurstan
Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 26 Jan 2023 by Boagshoags
Hylaeus (Planihylaeus) quadriceps (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by Roger
Megachile ordinaria at Acton, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by Roger
Servaea villosa (Shaggy-velvet Servaea) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by patrickcox
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by MarkT
Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Megachile sp. (Leafcutter, resin or mortar bee) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Roger
Thereutria amaraca (Spine-legged Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by Roger
Amphirhoe decora (Decora Longicorn Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 1 Jan 2023 by Roger
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 29 Dec 2022 by Tapirlord
Homalictus sp. (genus) (Native bee) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2022 by Roger
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Acton, ACT - 19 Dec 2022 by HelenCross
Daptolestes sp. (genus) (Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Dec 2022 by HelenCross
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Acton, ACT - 19 Dec 2022 by HelenCross
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by Roger
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Australomisidia pilula (Lozenge-shaped Flower Spider) at Acton, ACT - 9 Dec 2022 by patrickcox
Prostheclina amplior (Orange Jumping Spider) at Acton, ACT - 9 Dec 2022 by patrickcox
Hypertropha tortriciformis (A Gelechioid moth) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2022 by HelenCross
Cleora illustraria (A Geometer moth) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2022 by HelenCross
Dasypodia selenophora (Southern old lady moth) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2022 by HelenCross
Servaea villosa (Shaggy-velvet Servaea) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by patrickcox
Prostheclina sp (genus) (A jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by patrickcox
Lunularia cruciata (A thallose liverwort) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2022 by JanetRussell
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by RodDeb
Bibio imitator (Garden maggot) at Acton, ACT - 22 Nov 2022 by HelenCross
Eleale sp. (genus) (Clerid beetle) at Acton, ACT - 22 Nov 2022 by HelenCross
Hylaeus (Planihylaeus) daviesiae (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by PeterA
Hylaeus (Planihylaeus) daviesiae (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by MTranter
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by HelenCross
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by HelenCross
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 5 Oct 2022 by TimL
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 4 Oct 2022 by TimL
Gonipterus pulverulentus (Eucalyptus weevil) at Acton, ACT - 20 Aug 2022 by TimL
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 12 Aug 2022 by Teagan
Corticioid fungi at Acton, ACT - 12 Aug 2022 by TimL
Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 12 Aug 2022 by TimL
Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jul 2022 by Steve_Bok
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jun 2022 by HelenCross
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jun 2022 by JohnBundock
Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jun 2022 by RodDeb
Amblypelta nitida (Fruit-spotting bug) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jun 2022 by TimL
Leptocoris mitellatus (Leptocoris bug) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL
Austrosalomona species 9 (A katydid) at Acton, ACT - 19 May 2022 by RogerF
Hirudinea sp. (Class) (Unidentified Leech) at Acton, ACT - 13 May 2022 by TimL

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Species information

  • Pieris rapae Scientific name
  • Cabbage White Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 7 Jan 2021 09:52 AM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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