Amegilla sp. (genus)

Blue Banded Bee at Higgins, ACT

Amegilla sp. (genus) at Higgins, ACT - 19 Feb 2021
Amegilla sp. (genus) at Higgins, ACT - 19 Feb 2021
Amegilla sp. (genus) at Higgins, ACT - 19 Feb 2021
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Amegilla sp. (genus) 27 Apr 2021 michael.batley
Amegilla sp. (genus) 26 Apr 2021 AlisonMilton

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Two different species. One was silent when flying and the other was quite noisy. Took these photos so long ago that I don't recall which was which.

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Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Syllitus microps (Longicorn or Longhorn beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Melanterius sp. (genus) (Unidentified Melanterius weevil) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Philobota philostaura (A Concealer moth (Philobota group) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Idaea costaria (White-edged Wave) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Hemerobiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified brown lacewing) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Apertochrysa edwardsi (A Green Lacewing) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Hellula hydralis (Cabbage Centre Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Plutella xylostella (Diamondback Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Cosmodes elegans (Green Blotched Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Thema macroscia (A concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Thema macroscia (A concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Tortricopsis uncinella (A concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Cryptoptila (genus) (A Totricid moth (Tortricini)) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Anestia semiochrea (Marbled Footman) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Porela delineata (Lined Porela) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Phrissogonus laticostata (Apple looper moth) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Eudonia protorthra (A Scopariine moth) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Micromus tasmaniae (Tasmanian Brown Lacewing) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Limoniidae (family) (Unknown Limoniid Crane Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Termessa gratiosa (Termessa gratiosa) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Limoniidae (family) (Unknown Limoniid Crane Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Cryptoptila australana (Elderberry Leaf Roller Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Philobota hypocausta (A Concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Forficula auricularia (European Earwig) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Chloroclystis filata (Filata Moth, Australian Pug Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Phrissogonus laticostata (Apple looper moth) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Epiphyas postvittana (Light Brown Apple Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Dasypodia selenophora (Southern old lady moth) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Oct 2024 by AlisonMilton
Eudynamys orientalis (Pacific Koel) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Oct 2024 by AlisonMilton
Ardices canescens (Dark-spotted Tiger Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Oct 2024 by AlisonMilton
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Higgins, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by AlisonMilton
Psilosticha absorpta (Fine-waved Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Oct 2024 by AlisonMilton
Thallarcha partita (Dark-banded Footman) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Oct 2024 by AlisonMilton
Helpis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bronze Jumping Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Oct 2024 by AlisonMilton
Leptogaster sp. (genus) (Robber fly) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Oct 2024 by AlisonMilton
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Oct 2024 by AlisonMilton
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Leptocoris mitellatus (Leptocoris bug) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Hippotion celerio (Vine Hawk Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Hippotion celerio (Vine Hawk Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Anthela ocellata (Eyespot Anthelid moth) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Hellula hydralis (Cabbage Centre Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Phrissogonus laticostata (Apple looper moth) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Dicamptus fuscicornis (Ichneumon wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Aug 2024 by AlisonMilton
Siphanta acuta (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Aug 2024 by AlisonMilton
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Aug 2024 by AlisonMilton
Melithreptus lunatus (White-naped Honeyeater) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Aug 2024 by AlisonMilton
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Aug 2024 by AlisonMilton
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Aug 2024 by AlisonMilton
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Aug 2024 by AlisonMilton
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Higgins, ACT - 20 Aug 2024 by AlisonMilton
Phelotis cognata (Long-fringed Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 20 Aug 2024 by AlisonMilton
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Jul 2024 by AlisonMilton
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Jul 2024 by AlisonMilton
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Jul 2024 by AlisonMilton
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Jul 2024 by AlisonMilton
Peltoschema hamadryas (Hamadryas leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Jul 2024 by AlisonMilton
Tessaromma undatum (Velvet eucalypt longhorn beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Jun 2024 by AlisonMilton
Conocephalus semivittatus (Meadow katydid) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Jun 2024 by AlisonMilton
Peltoschema hamadryas (Hamadryas leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 22 May 2024 by AlisonMilton
Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Higgins, ACT - 20 May 2024 by AlisonMilton
Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 14 May 2024 by AlisonMilton
Cochlicella barbara (Small Pointed Snail) at Higgins, ACT - 14 May 2024 by AlisonMilton
Oxycanus (genus) (Unidentified Oxycanus moths) at Higgins, ACT - 11 May 2024 by AlisonMilton
Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Higgins, ACT - 9 May 2024 by AlisonMilton
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Higgins, ACT - 8 May 2024 by AlisonMilton
Boreoides subulatus (Wingless Soldier Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 8 May 2024 by AlisonMilton
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Higgins, ACT - 8 May 2024 by AlisonMilton
Arctiinae (subfamily) (A Tiger Moth or Woolly Bear) at Higgins, ACT - 4 May 2024 by AlisonMilton
Boreoides subulatus (Wingless Soldier Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Apr 2024 by AlisonMilton
Rhytidoponera metallica (Greenhead ant) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Apr 2024 by AlisonMilton
Conocephalus semivittatus (Meadow katydid) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Apr 2024 by AlisonMilton
Pterygophorus cinctus (Bottlebrush sawfly) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Apr 2024 by AlisonMilton
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Apr 2024 by AlisonMilton
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii (Plantpot Dapperling) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton
Agrius convolvuli (Convolvulus Hawk Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton
Trigonospila sp. (genus) (A Bristle Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton
Hippotion scrofa (Coprosma Hawk Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton
Hippotion celerio (Vine Hawk Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton
Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta (Blue Banded Bee) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton
Brachymeria sp. (genus) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton
Sextius virescens (Acacia horned treehopper) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton
Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton
Apolinus lividigaster (Yellow Shouldered Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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