Microtropesa sp. (genus)

3 Tachinid fly at Cook, ACT

Microtropesa sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 8 Sep 2021
Microtropesa sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 8 Sep 2021
Microtropesa sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 8 Sep 2021
Microtropesa sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 8 Sep 2021
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Identification history

Microtropesa sp. (genus) 13 Sep 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Microtropesa sp. (genus) 13 Sep 2021 CathB

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Appears to have been infected with the puppeteer fungus, Entomophthora

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Nearby sightings

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Zonopetala decisana (Zonopetala decisana) at Cook, ACT - 20 Mar 2020 by CathB
Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 19 Mar 2020 by CathB
Johnrehnia concisa (A native cockroach) at Cook, ACT - 16 Mar 2020 by CathB
Diphucrania acuducta (Acuducta jewel beetle) at Cook, ACT - 6 Feb 2020 by CathB
Tiliqua rugosa (Shingleback Lizard) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2020 by CathB
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Cook, ACT - 6 Jan 2020 by CathB
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Cook, ACT - 6 Jan 2020 by CathB
Nyctozoilus reticulatus (Darkling beetle) at Dunlop, ACT - 6 Jan 2020 by CathB
Eurymela fenestrata (Gum tree leafhopper) at Dunlop, ACT - 13 Dec 2019 by CathB
Siphanta sp. (genus) (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Cook, ACT - 4 Dec 2019 by CathB
Goniaea carinata (Black kneed gumleaf grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 1 Dec 2019 by CathB
Euophryinae sp. (Mr Stripey) undescribed (Mr Stripey) at Cook, ACT - 26 Nov 2019 by CathB
Rytidosperma pallidum (Red-anther Wallaby Grass) at Dunlop, ACT - 22 Nov 2019 by CathB
Lomandra multiflora (Many-flowered Matrush) at Dunlop, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by CathB
Rhadinosomus lacordairei (Thin Strawberry Weevil) at Dunlop, ACT - 24 Oct 2019 by CathB
Poronia erici/punctata at Cook, ACT - 6 Oct 2019 by CathB
Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at Cook, ACT - 2 Oct 2019 by CathB
Tettigoniidae (family) (Unidentified katydid) at Cook, ACT - 20 Sep 2019 by CathB
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 20 Sep 2019 by CathB
Argoctenus sp. (genus) (Wandering ghost spider) at Cook, ACT - 20 Sep 2019 by CathB
Philagra sp. (genus) (A spittlebug) at Cook, ACT - 20 Sep 2019 by CathB
Goniaea sp. (genus) (A gumleaf grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 14 Sep 2019 by CathB
Araneus albotriangulus (White-triangle orb weaver) at Cook, ACT - 14 Sep 2019 by CathB
Argoctenus sp. (genus) (Wandering ghost spider) at Cook, ACT - 27 Aug 2019 by CathB
Conicochernes sp. (genus) (Chernetid Pseudoscorpion) at Cook, ACT - 12 Aug 2019 by CathB
Tettigoniidae (family) (Unidentified katydid) at Cook, ACT - 30 Jul 2019 by CathB
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Cook, ACT - 5 Jun 2019 by CathB
Tinea undescribed species (A fungus moth) at Cook, ACT - 22 May 2019 by GlennCocking
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Dunlop, ACT - 7 May 2019 by CathB
Aleucosia sp. (genus) (Bee Fly) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2019 by CathB
Ptilogyna sp. (genus) (A crane fly) at Cook, ACT - 6 Apr 2019 by CathB
Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Cook, ACT - 3 Apr 2019 by CathB
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 3 Apr 2019 by CathB
Aleucosia sp. (genus) (Bee Fly) at Cook, ACT - 2 Apr 2019 by CathB
Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 2 Apr 2019 by CathB
Ptilogyna sp. (genus) (A crane fly) at Cook, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by CathB
Termitoidae (informal group) (Unidentified termite) at Cook, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by CathB
Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 26 Mar 2019 by CathB
Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 23 Mar 2019 by CathB
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Cook, ACT - 15 Mar 2019 by CathB
Chloropidae (family) (Frit fly) at Cook, ACT - 11 Mar 2019 by CathB
Hadrotarsinae (subfamily) (Unidentified hadrotarsine comb-footed spider) at Cook, ACT - 23 Feb 2019 by CathB
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Dunlop, ACT - 23 Feb 2019 by CathB
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Cook, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by CathB
Dolophones conifera (Wrap-around spider) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2019 by CathB
Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Cook, ACT - 10 Jan 2019 by CathB
Lysimachia arvensis (Scarlet Pimpernel) at Dunlop, ACT - 7 Jan 2019 by CathB
Rumex brownii (Slender Dock) at Dunlop, ACT - 7 Jan 2019 by CathB
Salticidae sp. 'Golden palps' (Unidentified jumping spider) at Dunlop, ACT - 7 Jan 2019 by CathB
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Cook, ACT - 27 Dec 2018 by CathB
Australiphthiria hilaris (Slender Bee Fly) at Dunlop, ACT - 27 Dec 2018 by CathB
Diphucrania sp. (genus) (Jewel Beetle) at Cook, ACT - 27 Dec 2018 by CathB
Glenoleon sp. (genus) (Antlion lacewing) at Dunlop, ACT - 23 Dec 2018 by CathB
Grona varians (Slender Tick-Trefoil) at Cook, ACT - 23 Dec 2018 by CathB
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Dunlop, ACT - 22 Dec 2018 by CathB
Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Dunlop, ACT - 19 Dec 2018 by CathB
Agrypnus sp. (genus) (Rough click beetle) at Cook, ACT - 4 Dec 2018 by CathB
Daucus glochidiatus (Australian Carrot) at Dunlop, ACT - 29 Nov 2018 by CathB
Caesia calliantha (Blue Grass-lily) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2018 by CathB
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Dunlop, ACT - 20 Nov 2018 by CathB
Destolmia lineata (Streaked Notodontid Moth) at Cook, ACT - 12 Nov 2018 by CathB
Cymbacha ocellata (Crab spider) at Cook, ACT - 11 Nov 2018 by CathB
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Cook, ACT - 11 Nov 2018 by CathB
Salticidae sp. 'Golden palps' (Unidentified jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 11 Nov 2018 by CathB
Microseris walteri (Yam Daisy, Murnong) at Cook, ACT - 26 Sep 2018 by CathB
Philobota stella (A concealer moth) at Cook, ACT - 12 Sep 2018 by CathB
Mygalomorphae (infraorder) (Unidentified mygalomorph spider) at Cook, ACT - 12 Sep 2018 by CathB
Euryopis sp. (genus) (An ant eating spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 26 Aug 2018 by CathB
Lichen - crustose at Dunlop, ACT - 8 Aug 2018 by CathB
Gonipterus suturalis (Eucalypt weevil) at Cook, ACT - 27 Jun 2018 by CathB
Polyrhachis sp. (genus) (A spiny ant) at Cook, ACT - 27 Jun 2018 by CathB
Chrysopidae (family) (Unidentified Green lacewing) at Cook, ACT - 13 May 2018 by CathB
Astroloma humifusum (Cranberry Heath) at Cook, ACT - 12 May 2018 by CathB
Platystomatidae (family) (Unidentified signal fly) at Cook, ACT - 26 Apr 2018 by CathB
Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Belconnen, ACT - 22 Apr 2018 by CathB
Theridiidae (family) (Comb-footed spider) at Cook, ACT - 5 Apr 2018 by CathB
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at Cook, ACT - 4 Apr 2018 by CathB
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 4 Apr 2018 by CathB
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Belconnen, ACT - 4 Apr 2018 by CathB
Cassinia sifton (Sifton Bush, Chinese Shrub) at Belconnen, ACT - 25 Mar 2018 by CathB
Oecophoridae (family) (Unidentified Oecophorid concealer moth) at Cook, ACT - 23 Mar 2018 by CathB
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Cook, ACT - 22 Mar 2018 by CathB
Cryptachaea veruculata (Diamondback comb-footed spider) at Cook, ACT - 22 Mar 2018 by CathB
Trachydora capnopa (A Cosmet moth) at Cook, ACT - 22 Mar 2018 by CathB
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Cook, ACT - 22 Mar 2018 by CathB
Euproctis marginalis (Euproctis marginalis) at Cook, ACT - 13 Mar 2018 by CathB
Leptogaster sp. (genus) (Robber fly) at Cook, ACT - 12 Mar 2018 by CathB
Spectrotrota fimbrialis (A Pyralid moth) at Cook, ACT - 5 Mar 2018 by CathB
Cyclosa trilobata (Three-lobed spider) at Cook, ACT - 5 Mar 2018 by CathB
Cebysa leucotelus (Australian Bagmoth) at Cook, ACT - 5 Mar 2018 by CathB
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Cook, ACT - 5 Mar 2018 by CathB
Tettigoniidae (family) (Unidentified katydid) at Cook, ACT - 3 Mar 2018 by CathB
Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Cook, ACT - 3 Mar 2018 by CathB
Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Cook, ACT - 3 Mar 2018 by CathB
Clynotis severus (Stern Jumping Spider) at Cook, ACT - 3 Mar 2018 by CathB
Podomyrma gratiosa (Muscleman tree ant) at Cook, ACT - 3 Mar 2018 by CathB
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Cook, ACT - 3 Mar 2018 by CathB
Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Cook, ACT - 3 Mar 2018 by CathB
Rhipicera (Agathorhipis) femorata (Feather-horned beetle) at Cook, ACT - 3 Mar 2018 by CathB
Lycosidae (family) (Unidentified wolf spider) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2018 by CathB

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 8 Sep 2021 02:14 PM Recorded on
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Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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