Pterohelaeus piceus

Pie-dish beetle at Higgins, ACT

Pterohelaeus piceus at Higgins, ACT - 8 Feb 2021
Pterohelaeus piceus at Higgins, ACT - 8 Feb 2021
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Identification history

Pterohelaeus piceus 6 Apr 2023 KimberiRP
Pterohelaeus piceus 24 Feb 2021 AlisonMilton

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While still clinging to the trunk of the tree I think it was probably deceased. Some ant activity.

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Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Nov 2019 by AlisonMilton
Polyrhachis phryne (A spiny ant) at Scullin, ACT - 2 Nov 2019 by AlisonMilton
Zodariidae (family) (Unidentified Ant spider or Spotted ground spider) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Nov 2019 by AlisonMilton
Helicoverpa (genus) (A bollworm) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Nov 2019 by AlisonMilton
Helicoverpa (genus) (A bollworm) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Nov 2019 by AlisonMilton
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Nov 2019 by AlisonMilton
Sarcophagidae sp. (family) (Unidentified flesh fly) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Nov 2019 by AlisonMilton
Diomus notescens (Little two-spotted ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Nov 2019 by AlisonMilton
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Nov 2019 by AlisonMilton
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Nov 2019 by AlisonMilton
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Nov 2019 by AlisonMilton
Dolichopodidae (family) (Unidentified Long-legged fly) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Nov 2019 by AlisonMilton
Sepsidae (family) (Ant fly) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Nov 2019 by AlisonMilton
Australomisidia sp. (genus) (Flower spider) at Higgins, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by AlisonMilton
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Oct 2019 by AlisonMilton
Calliphoridae (family) (Unidentified blowfly) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Oct 2019 by AlisonMilton
Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Oct 2019 by AlisonMilton
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Oct 2019 by Alison Milton
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Oct 2019 by Alison Milton
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Oct 2019 by Alison Milton
Melithreptus brevirostris (Brown-headed Honeyeater) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Sep 2019 by Alison Milton
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton
Myrmecia nigriceps (Black-headed bull ant) at Scullin, ACT - 6 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Scullin, ACT - 6 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton
Noctuidae unclassified IMMATURE moth (Immature Noctuidae Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Aug 2019 by AlisonMilton
Melithreptus brevirostris (Brown-headed Honeyeater) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Aug 2019 by Alison Milton
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Aug 2019 by Alison Milton
Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Jul 2019 by AlisonMilton
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Jul 2019 by AlisonMilton
Anthomyia punctipennis at Higgins, ACT - 7 Jul 2019 by AlisonMilton
Tephritidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Fruit or Seed fly) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Jul 2019 by AlisonMilton
Chlenias banksiaria group (A Geometer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 25 May 2019 by AlisonMilton
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Higgins, ACT - 25 May 2019 by AlisonMilton
Celaenia calotoides (Bird-dropping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 2 May 2019 by AlisonMilton
Boreoides subulatus (Wingless Soldier Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 2 May 2019 by AlisonMilton
Chrysomya sp. (genus) (A green/blue blowfly) at Higgins, ACT - 1 May 2019 by AlisonMilton
Opisthoncus grassator (Jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 1 May 2019 by AlisonMilton
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Apr 2019 by Alison Milton
Socca pustulosa (Knobbled Orbweaver) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Apr 2019 by Alison Milton
Celaenia excavata (Bird-dropping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 30 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Leptocoris mitellatus (Leptocoris bug) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Leptocoris mitellatus (Leptocoris bug) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Noctuidae unclassified IMMATURE moth (Immature Noctuidae Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Mar 2019 by Alison Milton
Caedicia sp. (genus) (Katydid) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Agonoscelis rutila (Horehound bug) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Thereutria amaraca (Spine-legged Robber Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Elaphodes cervinus (Leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Pararguda nasuta (Wattle Snout Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 2 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Austrolestes analis (Slender Ringtail) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at Higgins, ACT - 28 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Orthodera ministralis (Green Mantid) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Pterohelaeus striatopunctatus (Darkling beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Pterohelaeus piceus (Pie-dish beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Chlorotachina sp. (genus) (A bristle fly) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Chelepteryx collesi (White-stemmed Gum Moth) at Scullin, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Turneromyia sp. (genus) (Zebra spider wasp) at Scullin, ACT - 23 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Scullin, ACT - 23 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Gastrophora henricaria (Fallen-bark Looper, Beautiful Leaf Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False garden mantis) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False garden mantis) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Psilogramma casuarinae (Privet Hawk Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Caedicia sp. (genus) (Katydid) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Anzora unicolor (Grey Planthopper) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Chrysodeixis (genus) (Green looper) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Isodontia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Grass-carrying wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Pholodes sinistraria (Sinister or Frilled Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Melolonthinae sp. (subfamily) (Cockchafer) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Jan 2019 by AlisonMilton
Anoplognathus pallidicollis (Cashew beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Jan 2019 by AlisonMilton
Cryphaea xylina (Woodland Geometrid) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Jan 2019 by AlisonMilton
Psilogramma casuarinae (Privet Hawk Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2019 by Alison Milton
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Eudynamys orientalis (Pacific Koel) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Sceliphron laetum (Common mud dauber wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta (Blue Banded Bee) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Dec 2018 by AlisonMilton
Sophta concavata (Varied Hookwing) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton
Thomisidae (family) (Unidentified Crab spider or Flower spider) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton
Epidesmia hypenaria (Long-nosed Epidesmia) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton
Lehtinelagia sp. (genus) (Flower Spider or Crab Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton
Maratus griseus (Jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Nov 2018 by AlisonMilton
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton
Maratus scutulatus (A jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton
Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Nov 2018 by AlisonMilton
Opisthoncus grassator (Jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton

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  • 8 Feb 2021 10:58 AM Recorded on
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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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