Paederus sp. (genus)

Whiplash rove beetle at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Paederus sp. (genus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Nov 2021
Paederus sp. (genus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Nov 2021
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Identification history

Paederus sp. (genus) 25 Nov 2021 Amata
Staphylinidae (family) 25 Nov 2021 trevorpreston
Unidentified 23 Nov 2021 trevorpreston

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Landed on my hand, beetle about 5mm.

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trevorpreston wrote:
   26 Nov 2021
Thanks for this great ID. I suspect there may be more sightings of this species under Staphylinidae (family).

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Eutrichopidia latinus (Yellow-banded Day-moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Paratettix australis (A pygmy grasshopper) at Stromlo, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
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Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Chezala privatella (A Concealer moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
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Indigofera australis subsp. australis (Australian Indigo) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Cladonia sp. (genus) (Cup Lichen) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Stromlo, ACT - 18 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 18 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Praxibulus sp. (genus) (A grasshopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 18 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 18 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 18 Feb 2022 by KMcCue
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Iptergonus cionoides (A weevil) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Opisthoncus abnormis (Long-legged Jumper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Curculionidae (family) (Unidentified weevil) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Paropsis obsoleta (Leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Oxyops fasciculatus (A weevil) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Stromlo, ACT - 14 Feb 2022 by BarrieR
Melichrus urceolatus (Urn Heath) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Feb 2022 by pixelnips
Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Feb 2022 by JanetRussell
Cladonia sp. (genus) (Cup Lichen) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Feb 2022 by JanetRussell
Notamacropus rufogriseus (Red-necked Wallaby) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Feb 2022 by HelenCross
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by Harrisi
Lomandra longifolia (Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Honey Reed) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Wahlenbergia capillaris (Tufted Bluebell) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Vittadinia cuneata var. cuneata (Fuzzy New Holland Daisy) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Wahlenbergia capillaris (Tufted Bluebell) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Rytidosperma sp. (Wallaby Grass) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Verbascum thapsus subsp. thapsus (Great Mullein, Aaron's Rod) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Cheilanthes sieberi (Rock Fern) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum (Jersey Cudweed) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Lomandra longifolia (Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Honey Reed) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Lysimachia arvensis (Scarlet Pimpernel) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Centaurium erythraea (Common Centaury) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Erigeron sp. (Fleabanes) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Setaria sp. (Pigeon Grass) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Kunzea ericoides (Burgan) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Celibe limbata (Pie-dish beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Feb 2022 by SarahB
Eutrichopidia latinus (Yellow-banded Day-moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Feb 2022 by SarahB
Anoplognathus brunnipennis (Green-tailed Christmas beetle) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 3 Feb 2022 by trevorpreston
Dichromodes estigmaria (Pale Grey Heath Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 2 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Stromlo, ACT - 31 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Aporocera (Aporocera) scabrosa (Leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 31 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Stromlo, ACT - 31 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Eragrostis trachycarpa (Rough-grain Lovegrass) at Stromlo, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Goniaea opomaloides (Mimetic Gumleaf Grasshopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Jan 2022 by Kenp12
Chrysonoma fascialis (A concealer moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 1 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 1 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Atrapsalta furcilla (Southern Mountain Squeaker) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Anzoplana trilineata (A Flatworm) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Eurepa marginipennis (Mottled bush cricket) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Taxeotis intextata (Looper Moth, Grey Taxeotis) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Stromlo, ACT - 22 Dec 2021 by AJB
Pergidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Stromlo, ACT - 22 Dec 2021 by AJB
Conocephalus semivittatus (Meadow katydid) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Dichromodes estigmaria (Pale Grey Heath Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Coltricia sp. at Stromlo, ACT - 30 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Ramaria capitata var. capitata (Pale cauliflower coral) at Stromlo, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by AJB
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Stromlo, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by AJB
Thysanotus tuberosus (Common Fringe-lily) at Stromlo, ACT - 27 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Backobourkia sp. (genus) (An orb weaver) at Stromlo, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Hemiergis talbingoensis (Three-toed Skink) at Stromlo, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Anzoplana trilineata (A Flatworm) at Stromlo, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by trevorpreston
Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Goodenia hederacea subsp. hederacea (Ivy Goodenia, Forest Goodenia) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Pottiaceae (family) (A moss) at Stromlo, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Rytidosperma sp. (Wallaby Grass) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Dillwynia phylicoides (A Parrot-pea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Dichromodes estigmaria (Pale Grey Heath Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Stromlo, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Poranthera microphylla (Small Poranthera) at Stromlo, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston

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  • 23 Nov 2021 03:40 PM Recorded on
  • trevorpreston Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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