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Jalmenus icilius

1 Amethyst Hairstreak at Weetangera, ACT

Jalmenus icilius at Weetangera, ACT - 16 Feb 2021
Jalmenus icilius at Weetangera, ACT - 16 Feb 2021
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Jalmenus icilius 22 Feb 2021 SuziBond
Unidentified 20 Feb 2021 Harrisi

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Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Weetangera, ACT - 10 Apr 2023 by VanceLawrence Artamus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton Obrida fascialis (One banded longicorn) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton Melobasis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Melobasis jewel Beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton Melobasis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Melobasis jewel Beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 22 Feb 2023 by Harrisi Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Weetangera, ACT - 22 Feb 2023 by Harrisi Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 22 Feb 2023 by Harrisi Polichne parvicauda (Short-tailed Polichne) at Weetangera, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston Robshelfordia circumducta (Shelford's Variable Cockroach) at Weetangera, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston Polichne parvicauda (Short-tailed Polichne) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston Caledia captiva (grasshopper) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston Caledia captiva (grasshopper) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston Chrysolopus spectabilis (Botany Bay Weevil) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston Conocephalus semivittatus (Meadow katydid) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston Monolepta froggatti (Leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston Rhagigaster ephippiger (Smooth flower wasp) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston Perilampus sp. (genus) (A Perilampid wasp) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston Gazania sp. (A Gazania) at Weetangera, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by pinnaCLE Cladia corallaizon at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Sep 2022 by pinnaCLE Crassula sieberiana (Austral Stonecrop) at Weetangera, ACT - 5 Sep 2022 by pinnaCLE Crassula decumbens var. decumbens (A Stonecrop) at Weetangera, ACT - 5 Sep 2022 by pinnaCLE Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 2 Apr 2022 by Harrisi Orgyia anartoides (Painted Apple Moth) at Weetangera, ACT - 31 Mar 2022 by Harrisi Prosena sp. (genus) (A bristle fly) at Weetangera, ACT - 25 Mar 2022 by Harrisi Scopula optivata (Varied Wave) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Mar 2022 by Harrisi Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Mar 2022 by Harrisi Rayieria acaciae (Acacia-spotting bug) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Mar 2022 by Harrisi Melobasis sordida (A Melobasis jewel beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Mar 2022 by Harrisi Rhipicera (Agathorhipis) femorata (Feather-horned beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Mar 2022 by Harrisi Diphucrania leucosticta (White-flecked acacia jewel beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Mar 2022 by Harrisi Rhytiphora albocincta (Longhorn beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Mar 2022 by Harrisi Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Mar 2022 by Harrisi Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Weetangera, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by Jwiles Caesia calliantha (Blue Grass-lily) at Weetangera, ACT - 7 Dec 2021 by pinnaCLE Caesia calliantha (Blue Grass-lily) at Weetangera, ACT - 2 Dec 2021 by Eland Eucalyptus mannifera (Brittle Gum) at Weetangera, ACT - 2 Nov 2021 by pinnaCLE Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Weetangera, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by Harrisi Ancita sp. (genus) (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by Harrisi Diphucrania leucosticta (White-flecked acacia jewel beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 16 Feb 2021 by Harrisi Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 16 Feb 2021 by Harrisi Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton Ancita marginicollis (A longhorn beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton Calomela vittata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton Calomela vittata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton Eragrostis curvula (African Lovegrass) at Weetangera, ACT - 8 Jan 2021 by pinnaCLE Eragrostis parviflora (Weeping Love Grass) at Weetangera, ACT - 8 Jan 2021 by pinnaCLE Paspalum dilatatum (Paspalum) at Weetangera, ACT - 29 Sep 2020 by SamiM Coprinellus etc. (An Inkcap) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by annamacdonald Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Mar 2020 by Harrisi Nemophora (genus) (A Fairy Moth) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Mar 2020 by Harrisi Pergagrapta polita (Sawfly) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Mar 2020 by Harrisi Rutilia (Donovanius) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Mar 2020 by Harrisi Peltoschema oceanica (Oceanica leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 8 Mar 2020 by tpreston Rhipicera (Agathorhipis) femorata (Feather-horned beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 8 Mar 2020 by tpreston Polyporus arcularius at Weetangera, ACT - 6 Mar 2020 by tpreston Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Weetangera, ACT - 6 Mar 2020 by tpreston Rhipicera (Agathorhipis) femorata (Feather-horned beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton Rhipicera (Agathorhipis) femorata (Feather-horned beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Mar 2019 by Harrisi Lymantriinae (subfamily) (Unidentified tussock moths) at Weetangera, ACT - 8 Mar 2019 by Harrisi Diphucrania leucosticta (White-flecked acacia jewel beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 8 Mar 2019 by Harrisi Melobasis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Melobasis jewel Beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 8 Mar 2019 by Harrisi Theseus modestus (Gum tree shield bug) at Weetangera, ACT - 8 Mar 2019 by Harrisi Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mealybug ladybird) at Weetangera, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Weetangera, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mealybug ladybird) at Weetangera, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at Weetangera, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton Cicadettini sp. (tribe) (Cicada) at Weetangera, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton Adoxia benallae (Leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton Sextius virescens (Acacia horned treehopper) at Weetangera, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Weetangera, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton Calomela vittata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton Peltoschema oceanica (Oceanica leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Weetangera, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by Harrisi Orcus australasiae (Orange-spotted Ladybird) at Weetangera, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by Harrisi Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Weetangera, ACT - 22 Feb 2019 by Harrisi Rhytiphora albocincta (Longhorn beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 22 Feb 2019 by Harrisi Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Dec 2017 by PeterR
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Weetangera, ACT - 10 Apr 2023 by VanceLawrence
Artamus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Obrida fascialis (One banded longicorn) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Melobasis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Melobasis jewel Beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Melobasis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Melobasis jewel Beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 22 Feb 2023 by Harrisi
Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Weetangera, ACT - 22 Feb 2023 by Harrisi
Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 22 Feb 2023 by Harrisi
Polichne parvicauda (Short-tailed Polichne) at Weetangera, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Robshelfordia circumducta (Shelford's Variable Cockroach) at Weetangera, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Polichne parvicauda (Short-tailed Polichne) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Caledia captiva (grasshopper) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Caledia captiva (grasshopper) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Chrysolopus spectabilis (Botany Bay Weevil) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Conocephalus semivittatus (Meadow katydid) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Monolepta froggatti (Leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Rhagigaster ephippiger (Smooth flower wasp) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Perilampus sp. (genus) (A Perilampid wasp) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Gazania sp. (A Gazania) at Weetangera, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by pinnaCLE
Cladia corallaizon at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Sep 2022 by pinnaCLE
Crassula sieberiana (Austral Stonecrop) at Weetangera, ACT - 5 Sep 2022 by pinnaCLE
Crassula decumbens var. decumbens (A Stonecrop) at Weetangera, ACT - 5 Sep 2022 by pinnaCLE
Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 2 Apr 2022 by Harrisi
Orgyia anartoides (Painted Apple Moth) at Weetangera, ACT - 31 Mar 2022 by Harrisi
Prosena sp. (genus) (A bristle fly) at Weetangera, ACT - 25 Mar 2022 by Harrisi
Scopula optivata (Varied Wave) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Mar 2022 by Harrisi
Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Mar 2022 by Harrisi
Rayieria acaciae (Acacia-spotting bug) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Mar 2022 by Harrisi
Melobasis sordida (A Melobasis jewel beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Mar 2022 by Harrisi
Rhipicera (Agathorhipis) femorata (Feather-horned beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Mar 2022 by Harrisi
Diphucrania leucosticta (White-flecked acacia jewel beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Mar 2022 by Harrisi
Rhytiphora albocincta (Longhorn beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Mar 2022 by Harrisi
Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Mar 2022 by Harrisi
Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Weetangera, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by Jwiles
Caesia calliantha (Blue Grass-lily) at Weetangera, ACT - 7 Dec 2021 by pinnaCLE
Caesia calliantha (Blue Grass-lily) at Weetangera, ACT - 2 Dec 2021 by Eland
Eucalyptus mannifera (Brittle Gum) at Weetangera, ACT - 2 Nov 2021 by pinnaCLE
Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Weetangera, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by Harrisi
Ancita sp. (genus) (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by Harrisi
Diphucrania leucosticta (White-flecked acacia jewel beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 16 Feb 2021 by Harrisi
Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 16 Feb 2021 by Harrisi
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Ancita marginicollis (A longhorn beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Calomela vittata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Calomela vittata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Eragrostis curvula (African Lovegrass) at Weetangera, ACT - 8 Jan 2021 by pinnaCLE
Eragrostis parviflora (Weeping Love Grass) at Weetangera, ACT - 8 Jan 2021 by pinnaCLE
Paspalum dilatatum (Paspalum) at Weetangera, ACT - 29 Sep 2020 by SamiM
Coprinellus etc. (An Inkcap) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by annamacdonald
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Mar 2020 by Harrisi
Nemophora (genus) (A Fairy Moth) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Mar 2020 by Harrisi
Pergagrapta polita (Sawfly) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Mar 2020 by Harrisi
Rutilia (Donovanius) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Weetangera, ACT - 23 Mar 2020 by Harrisi
Peltoschema oceanica (Oceanica leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 8 Mar 2020 by tpreston
Rhipicera (Agathorhipis) femorata (Feather-horned beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 8 Mar 2020 by tpreston
Polyporus arcularius at Weetangera, ACT - 6 Mar 2020 by tpreston
Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Weetangera, ACT - 6 Mar 2020 by tpreston
Rhipicera (Agathorhipis) femorata (Feather-horned beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Rhipicera (Agathorhipis) femorata (Feather-horned beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Mar 2019 by Harrisi
Lymantriinae (subfamily) (Unidentified tussock moths) at Weetangera, ACT - 8 Mar 2019 by Harrisi
Diphucrania leucosticta (White-flecked acacia jewel beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 8 Mar 2019 by Harrisi
Melobasis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Melobasis jewel Beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 8 Mar 2019 by Harrisi
Theseus modestus (Gum tree shield bug) at Weetangera, ACT - 8 Mar 2019 by Harrisi
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mealybug ladybird) at Weetangera, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Weetangera, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mealybug ladybird) at Weetangera, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at Weetangera, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Cicadettini sp. (tribe) (Cicada) at Weetangera, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Adoxia benallae (Leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Sextius virescens (Acacia horned treehopper) at Weetangera, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Weetangera, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Calomela vittata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Peltoschema oceanica (Oceanica leaf beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Weetangera, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by Harrisi
Orcus australasiae (Orange-spotted Ladybird) at Weetangera, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by Harrisi
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Weetangera, ACT - 22 Feb 2019 by Harrisi
Rhytiphora albocincta (Longhorn beetle) at Weetangera, ACT - 22 Feb 2019 by Harrisi
Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Weetangera, ACT - 9 Dec 2017 by PeterR

Location information

Species information

  • Jalmenus icilius Scientific name
  • Amethyst Hairstreak Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 16 Feb 2021 05:31 PM Recorded on
  • Harrisi Recorded by

Additional information

  • Acacia sp. Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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