Papilio anactus

1 Dainty Swallowtail at Ainslie, ACT

Papilio anactus at Ainslie, ACT - 29 Dec 2021
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Papilio anactus 31 Dec 2021 MatthewFrawley
Papilio anactus 29 Dec 2021 DavidForrester

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Acacia rubida (Red-stemmed Wattle, Red-leaved Wattle) at Campbell, ACT - 25 Aug 2024 by Clarel
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Ainslie, ACT - 16 Aug 2024 by Hejor1
Orcus bilunulatus (Ladybird beetle) at Ainslie, ACT - 16 Aug 2024 by Hejor1
Rhynolaccus sp. (genus) (Rhynolaccus weevil) at Ainslie, ACT - 16 Aug 2024 by Hejor1
Alcaeus varicornis (Acacia shield bug) at Ainslie, ACT - 16 Aug 2024 by Hejor1
Polyrhachis ammon (Golden-spined Ant, Golden Ant) at Ainslie, ACT - 16 Aug 2024 by Hejor1
Polyrhachis phryne (A spiny ant) at Ainslie, ACT - 16 Aug 2024 by Hejor1
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Ainslie, ACT - 16 Aug 2024 by Hejor1
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Ainslie, ACT - 16 Aug 2024 by Hejor1
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Campbell, ACT - 16 Aug 2024 by Hejor1
Servaea incana (Hoary Servaea) at Ainslie, ACT - 14 Aug 2024 by Hejor1
Iridomyrmex rufoniger (Tufted Tyrant Ant) at Ainslie, ACT - 14 Aug 2024 by Hejor1
Orgyia anartoides (Painted Apple Moth) at Ainslie, ACT - 14 Aug 2024 by Hejor1
Acizzia sp. (genus) (Unidentified wattle psyllid) at Ainslie, ACT - 14 Aug 2024 by Hejor1
Iridomyrmex rufoniger (Tufted Tyrant Ant) at Ainslie, ACT - 14 Aug 2024 by Hejor1
Sextius virescens (Acacia horned treehopper) at Ainslie, ACT - 14 Aug 2024 by Hejor1
Charaxes sempronius (Tailed Emperor) at Mount Ainslie - 5 Mar 2024 by Christine
Chetogaster violacea/viridis (complex) (Bristle Fly) at Mount Ainslie - 29 Jan 2024 by Pirom
Timoconia flammeata (Bright Shield-skipper) at Mount Ainslie - 29 Jan 2024 by Pirom
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Mount Ainslie - 12 Jan 2024 by Christine
Timoconia flammeata (Bright Shield-skipper) at Mount Ainslie - 12 Jan 2024 by Christine
Jalmenus evagoras (Imperial Hairstreak) at Mount Ainslie - 12 Jan 2024 by Christine
Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Mount Ainslie - 12 Jan 2024 by Christine
Ogyris olane (Broad-margined Azure) at Mount Ainslie - 12 Jan 2024 by Christine
Alcaeus varicornis (Acacia shield bug) at Mount Ainslie - 12 Jan 2024 by Christine
Timoconia flammeata (Bright Shield-skipper) at Mount Ainslie - 3 Jan 2024 by DavidForrester
Charaxes sempronius (Tailed Emperor) at Mount Ainslie - 17 Dec 2023 by DavidForrester
Comptosia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Comptosia bee fly) at Majura, ACT - 22 Oct 2023 by Christine
Vulpes vulpes (Red Fox) at Ainslie, ACT - 13 Apr 2023 by WalterEgo
Hednota species near grammellus (Pyralid or snout moth) at Ainslie, ACT - 13 Feb 2023 by Pirom
Ogyris genoveva (Southern Purple Azure) at Ainslie, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by DPRees125
Galanga labeculata (Double-spotted cicada) at Campbell, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Lampona cylindrata (White-tailed Spider) at Campbell, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Campbell, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Phrissogonus laticostata (Apple looper moth) at Campbell, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Torbia viridissima (Gum Leaf Katydid) at Campbell, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Microdes villosata (Distorted Carpet) at Ainslie, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Cotesia sp. (genus) (Microgastrine wasp) at Ainslie, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Solanum nigrum (Black Nightshade) at Ainslie, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Pterohelaeus sp. (genus) (Pie-dish beetle) at Ainslie, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Persectania ewingii (Southern Armyworm) at Ainslie, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Geometridae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified IMMATURE Geometer moths) at Ainslie, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Lampona sp. (genus) (White-tailed spider) at Ainslie, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Eurymeloides sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus leafhopper) at Ainslie, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Disterna canosa (A longhorn beetle) at Ainslie, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Geometridae (family) ADULT at Ainslie, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Odontomyia hunteri (Soldier fly) at Ainslie, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Endotricha pyrosalis (A Pyralid moth) at Ainslie, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at Ainslie, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Rhinotia phoenicoptera (Belid weevil) at Ainslie, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Ainslie, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Philobota ellenella (a Concealer Moth) at Ainslie, ACT - 6 Dec 2022 by Pirom
Heliocosma argyroleuca (A tortrix or leafroller moth) at Ainslie, ACT - 6 Dec 2022 by Pirom
Trapezites phigalioides (Montane Ochre) at Ainslie, ACT - 6 Dec 2022 by Pirom
Phytoecia coerulescens (Paterson's curse stem beetle) at Ainslie, ACT - 30 Nov 2022 by DPRees125
Neolucia agricola (Fringed Heath-blue) at Ainslie, ACT - 30 Nov 2022 by DPRees125
Nacaduba biocellata (Two-spotted Line-Blue) at Ainslie, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by DPRees125
Thraxan sp. (genus) (A bee fly) at Ainslie, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by DPRees125
Anthrax maculatus (A bee fly) at Ainslie, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by DPRees125
Anthrax dolabratus (Bee fly) at Ainslie, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by DPRees125
Tachinidae (family) (Unidentified Bristle fly) at Ainslie, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by DPRees125
Comptosia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Comptosia bee fly) at Ainslie, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by DPRees125
Odontomyrme sp. (genus) (A velvet ant) at Ainslie, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by Christine
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Ainslie, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by Christine
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Ainslie, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by Christine
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Ainslie, ACT - 5 Mar 2022 by DavidForrester
Chetogaster violacea/viridis (complex) (Bristle Fly) at Ainslie, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by Steve_Bok
Netrocoryne repanda (Bronze Flat) at Ainslie, ACT - 9 Feb 2022 by JohnBundock
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Ainslie, ACT - 8 Feb 2022 by JohnBundock
Netrocoryne repanda (Bronze Flat) at Ainslie, ACT - 8 Feb 2022 by DavidForrester
Netrocoryne repanda (Bronze Flat) at Ainslie, ACT - 21 Jan 2022 by DavidForrester
Netrocoryne repanda (Bronze Flat) at Campbell, ACT - 8 Jan 2022 by DavidForrester
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Ainslie, ACT - 8 Jan 2022 by DavidForrester
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Ainslie, ACT - 24 Dec 2021 by jbromilow50
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Campbell, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by JohnBundock
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Ainslie, ACT - 3 Dec 2021 by Christine
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Ainslie, ACT - 3 Dec 2021 by Christine
Macrobathra desmotoma ( A Cosmet moth) at Ainslie, ACT - 3 Dec 2021 by Christine
Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) at Majura, ACT - 7 Apr 2021 by Tapirlord
Chetogaster violacea/viridis (complex) (Bristle Fly) at Majura, ACT - 1 Mar 2021 by JohnBundock
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Majura, ACT - 1 Feb 2021 by JohnBundock
Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica) at Majura, ACT - 1 Feb 2021 by JohnBundock
Dissomorphia australiaria (Dashed Geometrid, Ennominae) at Majura, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by Owen
Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Majura, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by Owen
Ogyris genoveva (Southern Purple Azure) at Majura, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by Christine
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Majura, ACT - 29 Mar 2020 by JohnBundock
Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) at Majura, ACT - 2 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Majura, ACT - 2 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Eurymela distincta (Gumtree leafhopper) at Majura, ACT - 23 Apr 2019 by Christine
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Majura, ACT - 23 Apr 2019 by Christine
Ommatoiulus moreleti (Portuguese Millipede) at Majura, ACT - 23 Apr 2019 by Christine
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Majura, ACT - 23 Apr 2019 by Christine
Prodiaphania sp. (genus) (A Tachinid fly) at Majura, ACT - 23 Apr 2019 by Christine
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Majura, ACT - 18 Apr 2018 by alex_watt
Einadia hastata (Berry Saltbush) at Majura, ACT - 11 Sep 2016 by SilkeSma
Callitris endlicheri (Black Cypress Pine) at Majura, ACT - 25 Aug 2016 by SilkeSma
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Majura, ACT - 22 Dec 2015 by SuziBond
Netrocoryne repanda (Bronze Flat) at Majura, ACT - 22 Dec 2015 by SuziBond
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Majura, ACT - 16 Oct 2015 by Ratcliffe
Acraea andromacha (Glasswing) at Ainslie, ACT - 4 Dec 2010 by DPRees125

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  • 29 Dec 2021 01:16 PM Recorded on
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