Melolonthinae sp. (subfamily)

Cockchafer at Murrumbateman, NSW

Melolonthinae sp. (subfamily) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 11 Aug 2021
Melolonthinae sp. (subfamily) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 11 Aug 2021
Melolonthinae sp. (subfamily) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 11 Aug 2021
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Identification history

Melolonthinae sp. (subfamily) 13 Apr 2023 KimberiRP
Melolonthinae sp. (subfamily) 13 Aug 2021 SimoneC

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In soil under grass

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Caenoplana bicolor (Two-tone Planarian) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 12 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 11 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Dasypodia selenophora (Southern old lady moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Bermius brachycerus (A grasshopper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Tenodera australasiae (Purple-winged mantid) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Laeviscolia frontalis (Two-spot hairy flower wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 9 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 8 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 8 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Belenois java (Caper White) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Australobolbus gayndahensis (Geotrupid beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Trapezites luteus (Yellow Ochre, Rare White-spot Skipper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Cherax destructor (Common Yabby) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Dicranolaius concinicornis (Melyrid flower beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Adelium brevicorne (Bronzed field beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Anomalomorpha anthracina (Yellow-legged pasture scarab) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Monomorium sp. (genus) (A Monomorium ant) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mealybug ladybird) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Danaus plexippus (Monarch) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Nisotra sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Endotricha pyrosalis (A Pyralid moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Feb 2021 by SimoneC
Ctenochares bicolorus (Black-tipped orange ichneumon) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 31 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Coelioxys froggatti (Cuckoo Bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 31 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Australiphthiria hilaris (Slender Bee Fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 31 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Monolepta froggatti (Leaf beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Calolampra sp. (genus) (Bark cockroach) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 29 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Tipanaea patulella (A Crambid moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 29 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Chrysomya sp. (genus) (A green/blue blowfly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Dolophones turrigera (Turret spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Larinus latus (Onopordum seed weevil) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 24 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Hippotion scrofa (Coprosma Hawk Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 24 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Scolia (Discolia) verticalis (Yellow-headed hairy flower wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 24 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Eutrichopidia latinus (Yellow-banded Day-moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Helicoverpa punctigera (Native Budworm) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Echthromorpha intricatoria (Cream-spotted Ichneumon) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Podalonia tydei (Caterpillar-hunter wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Mictis profana (Crusader Bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 22 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Tebenna micalis (Small Thistle Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 20 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Opisthoncus sexmaculatus (Six-marked jumping spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 20 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 20 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Dysdercus sidae (Pale Cotton Stainer) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 19 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Mordellidae (family) (Unidentified pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 17 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Hellula hydralis (Cabbage Centre Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Delias aganippe (Spotted Jezebel) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Palirika decora (A beefly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Utetheisa pulchelloides (Heliotrope Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 11 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Anabarhynchus sp. (genus) (Stiletto Fly (Sub-family Therevinae)) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 11 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Psilosticha absorpta (Fine-waved Bark Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Rhytidoponera metallica (Greenhead ant) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Nyssus coloripes (Spotted Ground Swift Spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Macrobathra desmotoma ( A Cosmet moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 9 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 9 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Spondyliaspis plicatuloides (Shell Lerps) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Sarothrocrepis civica (An arboreal 'ground' beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Paropsisterna decolorata (A Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Orgyia anartoides (Painted Apple Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Camponotus claripes (Pale-legged sugar ant) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Dissomorphia australiaria (Dissomorphia australiaria) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Hylaeus (Hylaeorhiza) nubilosus (A yellow-spotted masked bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Mordella dumbrelli (Dumbrell's Pintail Beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Heteropsilopus ingenuus (A long-legged fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 2 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Araneus albotriangulus (White-triangle orb weaver) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 2 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 2 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 2 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Olbonoma triptycha (Chezela Group) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 2 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Hyleoides concinna (Wasp-mimic bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 2 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Psilota sp. (genus) (Hover fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 2 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Nososticta solida (Orange Threadtail) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Eleale fasciata (Clerid beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Sphaerophoria sp. (genus) (A hoverfly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 31 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Apricia jovialis (Jovial jumping spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 31 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Rutilia (Chrysorutilia) formosa (A Bristle fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 31 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Odontomyia decipiens (Green Soldier Fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Ephemeroptera (order) (Unidentified Mayfly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Balaana sp. (genus) (Bee Fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Stomorhina discolor (Snout fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 29 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Trachymela sp. (genus) (Brown button beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Anabarhynchus sp. (genus) (Stiletto Fly (Sub-family Therevinae)) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Dec 2020 by SimoneC

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 11 Aug 2021 12:06 PM Recorded on
  • SimoneC Recorded by

Additional information

  • Grass Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

Species information

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