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Dictyotus conspicuus

A shield or stink bug at Deakin, ACT

Dictyotus conspicuus at Deakin, ACT - 14 Aug 2021
Dictyotus conspicuus at Deakin, ACT - 14 Aug 2021
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Dictyotus conspicuus 19 Aug 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Dictyotus conspicuus 19 Aug 2021 Tapirlord

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Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Feb 2022 by LisaH Ardices curvata (Crimson Tiger Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by LisaH Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 18 Sep 2021 by ebristow Grevillea juniperina subsp. fortis (Grevillea) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord Dieuches sp. (genus) (A seed bug) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Jul 2021 by LisaH Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Jun 2021 by tom.tomward@gmail.com Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Deakin, ACT - 16 May 2021 by ebristow Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 9 May 2021 by ebristow Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by Ct1000 Doratifera quadriguttata and casta (Four-spotted Cup Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by JackyF Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Feb 2021 by JackyF Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Feb 2021 by JackyF Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Feb 2021 by JackyF Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Dec 2020 by TomT Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Aug 2020 by LisaH Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Aug 2020 by JackyF Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Deakin, ACT - 25 Jul 2020 by BIrdsinCanberra Trametes versicolor (Turkey Tail) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Jul 2020 by JackyF Accipiter cirrocephalus (Collared Sparrowhawk) at Deakin, ACT - 4 Jul 2020 by Ct1000 Pycnoporus coccineus (Scarlet Bracket) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jun 2020 by JackyF Eolophus roseicapillus (Galah) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Jun 2020 by LisaH Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 20 May 2020 by kieranh Macrolepiota sp. at Deakin, ACT - 18 May 2020 by JackyF Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 17 May 2020 by JackyF Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 17 May 2020 by JackyF Coprinus comatus (Shaggy Ink Cap) at Deakin, ACT - 14 May 2020 by LisaH Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 14 May 2020 by LisaH Clitocybe s. l. at Deakin, ACT - 12 May 2020 by LisaH Chlorophyllum/Macrolepiota sp. at Deakin, ACT - 4 May 2020 by LisaH Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by kieranh Perenniporia ochroleuca at Deakin, ACT - 18 Apr 2020 by JackyF Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Apr 2020 by TomT Inopus rubriceps (Sugarcane Soldier Fly) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by LisaH Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by LisaH Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by LisaH Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Mar 2020 by LisaH Phylloporus sp. (Phylloporus sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Mar 2020 by kieranh Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Mar 2020 by LisaH Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Mar 2020 by JackyF Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Mar 2020 by JackyF Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Deakin, ACT - 19 Mar 2020 by JackyF Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Mar 2020 by LisaH Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by Ct1000 Lalage tricolor (White-winged Triller) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by Ct1000 Pycnoporus coccineus (Scarlet Bracket) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by KL Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Feb 2020 by Ct1000 Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Feb 2020 by Ct1000 Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Feb 2020 by TexanReptilian Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2020 by Ct1000 Hirundapus caudacutus (White-throated Needletail) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Jan 2020 by JackyF Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Nov 2019 by TomT Vulpes vulpes (Red Fox) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Oct 2019 by TomT Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Oct 2019 by LisaH Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Oct 2019 by JackyF Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Oct 2019 by TomT Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Sep 2019 by JackyF Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Sep 2019 by JackyF Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Sep 2019 by JackyF Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Deakin, ACT - 18 Sep 2019 by JackyF Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Sep 2019 by KL Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Sep 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra Tulostoma (Stalkball) at Deakin, ACT - 11 Aug 2019 by LisaH Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Aug 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Jul 2019 by LisaH Isodontia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Grass-carrying wasp) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jul 2019 by JackyF Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jul 2019 by JackyF Trametes versicolor (Turkey Tail) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Jul 2019 by JackyF Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Jul 2019 by JackyF Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Jul 2019 by JackyF Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Jul 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra Cheilanthes sieberi (Rock Fern) at Deakin, ACT - 4 Jul 2019 by JackyF Scleroderma sp. (Scleroderma) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Jun 2019 by JackyF Lepiota s.l. at Deakin, ACT - 21 Jun 2019 by JackyF Laccaria sp. (Laccaria) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Jun 2019 by JackyF Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Jun 2019 by JackyF Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Jun 2019 by JackyF Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 31 May 2019 by KL Coprinus comatus (Shaggy Ink Cap) at Deakin, ACT - 26 May 2019 by JackyF Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Deakin, ACT - 12 May 2019 by TomT Phylloporus sp. (Phylloporus sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Apr 2019 by JackyF Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Apr 2019 by LisaH Lycosidae (family) (Unidentified wolf spider) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Apr 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Mar 2019 by jennyt Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Mar 2019 by JackyF Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Feb 2019 by JackyF Acacia implexa (Hickory Wattle, Lightwood) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Jan 2019 by TomT Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Jan 2019 by TomT Accipiter fasciatus (Brown Goshawk) at Deakin, ACT - 11 Jan 2019 by TomT Rhinaria sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinaria weevil) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Jan 2019 by JackyF Accipiter fasciatus (Brown Goshawk) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Jan 2019 by TomT Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Dec 2018 by BIrdsinCanberra Pisauridae sp. (family) (Water spider) at Deakin, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by JackyF Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Deakin, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by JackyF Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Dec 2018 by BIrdsinCanberra Lalage tricolor (White-winged Triller) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Nov 2018 by BIrdsinCanberra
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Feb 2022 by LisaH
Ardices curvata (Crimson Tiger Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by LisaH
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 18 Sep 2021 by ebristow
Grevillea juniperina subsp. fortis (Grevillea) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord
Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord
Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord
Dieuches sp. (genus) (A seed bug) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Jul 2021 by LisaH
Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Jun 2021 by tom.tomward@gmail.com
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Deakin, ACT - 16 May 2021 by ebristow
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 9 May 2021 by ebristow
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by Ct1000
Doratifera quadriguttata and casta (Four-spotted Cup Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Dec 2020 by TomT
Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Aug 2020 by LisaH
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Deakin, ACT - 25 Jul 2020 by BIrdsinCanberra
Trametes versicolor (Turkey Tail) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Jul 2020 by JackyF
Accipiter cirrocephalus (Collared Sparrowhawk) at Deakin, ACT - 4 Jul 2020 by Ct1000
Pycnoporus coccineus (Scarlet Bracket) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jun 2020 by JackyF
Eolophus roseicapillus (Galah) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Jun 2020 by LisaH
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 20 May 2020 by kieranh
Macrolepiota sp. at Deakin, ACT - 18 May 2020 by JackyF
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 17 May 2020 by JackyF
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 17 May 2020 by JackyF
Coprinus comatus (Shaggy Ink Cap) at Deakin, ACT - 14 May 2020 by LisaH
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 14 May 2020 by LisaH
Clitocybe s. l. at Deakin, ACT - 12 May 2020 by LisaH
Chlorophyllum/Macrolepiota sp. at Deakin, ACT - 4 May 2020 by LisaH
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by kieranh
Perenniporia ochroleuca at Deakin, ACT - 18 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Apr 2020 by TomT
Inopus rubriceps (Sugarcane Soldier Fly) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by LisaH
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by LisaH
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by LisaH
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Mar 2020 by LisaH
Phylloporus sp. (Phylloporus sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Mar 2020 by kieranh
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Mar 2020 by LisaH
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Deakin, ACT - 19 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Mar 2020 by LisaH
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Lalage tricolor (White-winged Triller) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Pycnoporus coccineus (Scarlet Bracket) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by KL
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Feb 2020 by Ct1000
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Feb 2020 by Ct1000
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Feb 2020 by TexanReptilian
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2020 by Ct1000
Hirundapus caudacutus (White-throated Needletail) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Jan 2020 by JackyF
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Nov 2019 by TomT
Vulpes vulpes (Red Fox) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Oct 2019 by TomT
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Oct 2019 by LisaH
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Oct 2019 by JackyF
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Oct 2019 by TomT
Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Sep 2019 by JackyF
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Sep 2019 by JackyF
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Sep 2019 by JackyF
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Deakin, ACT - 18 Sep 2019 by JackyF
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Sep 2019 by KL
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Sep 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Tulostoma (Stalkball) at Deakin, ACT - 11 Aug 2019 by LisaH
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Aug 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Jul 2019 by LisaH
Isodontia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Grass-carrying wasp) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jul 2019 by JackyF
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jul 2019 by JackyF
Trametes versicolor (Turkey Tail) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Jul 2019 by JackyF
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Jul 2019 by JackyF
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Jul 2019 by JackyF
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Jul 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Cheilanthes sieberi (Rock Fern) at Deakin, ACT - 4 Jul 2019 by JackyF
Scleroderma sp. (Scleroderma) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Jun 2019 by JackyF
Lepiota s.l. at Deakin, ACT - 21 Jun 2019 by JackyF
Laccaria sp. (Laccaria) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Jun 2019 by JackyF
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Jun 2019 by JackyF
Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Jun 2019 by JackyF
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 31 May 2019 by KL
Coprinus comatus (Shaggy Ink Cap) at Deakin, ACT - 26 May 2019 by JackyF
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Deakin, ACT - 12 May 2019 by TomT
Phylloporus sp. (Phylloporus sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Apr 2019 by JackyF
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Apr 2019 by LisaH
Lycosidae (family) (Unidentified wolf spider) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Apr 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Mar 2019 by jennyt
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Mar 2019 by JackyF
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Feb 2019 by JackyF
Acacia implexa (Hickory Wattle, Lightwood) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Jan 2019 by TomT
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Jan 2019 by TomT
Accipiter fasciatus (Brown Goshawk) at Deakin, ACT - 11 Jan 2019 by TomT
Rhinaria sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinaria weevil) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Jan 2019 by JackyF
Accipiter fasciatus (Brown Goshawk) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Jan 2019 by TomT
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Dec 2018 by BIrdsinCanberra
Pisauridae sp. (family) (Water spider) at Deakin, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by JackyF
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Deakin, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by JackyF
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Dec 2018 by BIrdsinCanberra
Lalage tricolor (White-winged Triller) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Nov 2018 by BIrdsinCanberra

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Location information

Species information

  • Dictyotus conspicuus Scientific name
  • A shield or stink bug Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 14 Aug 2021 10:58 AM Recorded on
  • Tapirlord Recorded by

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Breeding behaviour

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  • More than one media file
  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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