Mutusca brevicornis

A broad-headed bug at Stromlo, ACT

Mutusca brevicornis at Stromlo, ACT - 14 Jan 2022
Mutusca brevicornis at Stromlo, ACT - 14 Jan 2022
Mutusca brevicornis at Stromlo, ACT - 14 Jan 2022
Mutusca brevicornis at Stromlo, ACT - 14 Jan 2022
Mutusca brevicornis at Stromlo, ACT - 14 Jan 2022
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Identification history

Mutusca brevicornis 10 Aug 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Mutusca brevicornis 27 Jan 2022 trevorpreston
Unidentified 14 Jan 2022 trevorpreston

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Bug about 10mm

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trevorpreston wrote:
   27 Jan 2022
Im Suggesting its a fresh shiny Mutusca brevicornis, Kim Pullen agrees.

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Nearby sightings

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Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Bluetts Block Area - 12 Feb 2024 by RodDeb
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Bluetts Block Area - 12 Feb 2024 by RodDeb
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Bluetts Block Area - 12 Feb 2024 by RodDeb
Edosa fraudulens (Tineidae) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 6 Feb 2024 by SteveBorkowskis
Paropsis variolosa (Variolosa leaf beetle) at Bluetts Block Area - 19 Jan 2024 by Roger
Chrysonoma fascialis (A concealer moth) at Bluetts Block Area - 3 Jan 2024 by Roger
Euops sp. (genus) (A leaf-rolling weevil) at Bluetts Block Area - 28 Dec 2023 by Roger
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Bluetts Block Area - 26 Dec 2023 by Miranda
Eumeninae (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Denman Prospect 2 Estate Deferred Area (Block 12) - 26 Dec 2023 by Miranda
Anoplognathus porosus (Porosus Christmas beetle) at Bluetts Block Area - 24 Dec 2023 by Harrisi
Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at Bluetts Block Area - 12 Dec 2023 by Roger
Euhesma nitidifrons (A plasterer bee) at Bluetts Block Area - 12 Dec 2023 by Roger
Epicoma contristis (Yellow-spotted Epicoma Moth) at Bluetts Block Area - 10 Dec 2023 by SWishart
Castiarina decemmaculata (Ten-spot Jewel Beetle) at Bluetts Block Area - 2 Dec 2023 by Christine
Phyllotocus rufipennis (Nectar scarab) at Bluetts Block Area - 1 Dec 2023 by Christine
Castiarina subpura (A jewel beetle) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 30 Nov 2023 by Harrisi
Cuspicona stenuella (Shield bug) at Bluetts Block Area - 26 Nov 2023 by Miranda
Castiarina decemmaculata (Ten-spot Jewel Beetle) at Bluetts Block Area - 26 Nov 2023 by Miranda
Odontomyia opertanea (A soldier fly) at Bluetts Block Area - 26 Nov 2023 by Miranda
Castiarina subpura (A jewel beetle) at Bluetts Block Area - 26 Nov 2023 by Miranda
Castiarina decemmaculata (Ten-spot Jewel Beetle) at Bluetts Block Area - 26 Nov 2023 by Miranda
Castiarina erythroptera (Lycid Mimic Jewel Beetle) at Bluetts Block Area - 26 Nov 2023 by Miranda
Pollanisus (genus) (A Forester Moth) at Bluetts Block Area - 26 Nov 2023 by Miranda
Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Bluetts Block Area - 26 Nov 2023 by Miranda
Castiarina sexplagiata (Jewel beetle) at Bluetts Block Area - 19 Nov 2023 by Miranda
Anilicus xanthomus (A click beetle) at Bluetts Block Area - 19 Nov 2023 by Miranda
Rutilia (Ameniamima) argentifera (A Bristle fly) at Bluetts Block Area - 19 Nov 2023 by Miranda
Chalcidoidea (superfamily) (A gall wasp or Chalcid wasp) at Bluetts Block Area - 19 Nov 2023 by Miranda
Castiarina subpura (A jewel beetle) at Bluetts Block Area - 19 Nov 2023 by Miranda
Castiarina crenata (Jewel beetle) at Bluetts Block Area - 19 Nov 2023 by Miranda
Castiarina crenata (Jewel beetle) at Bluetts Block Area - 19 Nov 2023 by Christine
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Bluetts Block Area - 17 Nov 2023 by Miranda
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Bluetts Block Area - 17 Nov 2023 by Miranda
Trachymela sp. (genus) (Brown button beetle) at Bluetts Block Area - 17 Nov 2023 by Miranda
Cormocephalus aurantiipes (Orange-legged Centipede) at Bluetts Block Area - 17 Nov 2023 by HelenCross
Castiarina octospilota (A Jewel Beetle) at Bluetts Block Area - 17 Nov 2023 by HelenCross
Callibracon capitator (White Flank Black Braconid Wasp) at Bluetts Block Area - 15 Nov 2023 by Harrisi
Castiarina vicina (Vicina jewel beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Nov 2023 by Harrisi
Castiarina octomaculata (A jewel beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Nov 2023 by Harrisi
Castiarina crenata (Jewel beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Nov 2023 by Harrisi
Erodium botrys (Long Storksbill) at Stromlo, ACT - 22 Oct 2023 by BarrieR
Eutrichopidia latinus (Yellow-banded Day-moth) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Oct 2023 by JimL
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Oct 2023 by JimL
Pultenaea procumbens (Bush Pea) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Oct 2023 by JimL
Hibbertia obtusifolia (Grey Guinea-flower) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Oct 2023 by JimL
Missulena occatoria (Red-headed Mouse Spider) at Stromlo, ACT - 6 Oct 2023 by Miranda
Acacia gunnii (Ploughshare Wattle) at Stromlo, ACT - 25 Jul 2023 by JaneR
Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Stromlo, ACT - 14 Jul 2023 by Kenp12
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Stromlo, ACT - 14 Jul 2023 by Kenp12
Daphoenositta chrysoptera (Varied Sittella) at Stromlo, ACT - 27 Jun 2023 by Ct1000
zz agaric (stem; gill colour unknown) at Stromlo, ACT - 27 Jun 2023 by Kenp12
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 24 Jun 2023 by AndyRoo
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Jun 2023 by Christine
Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Stromlo, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by Kurt
Aristida ramosa (Purple Wire Grass) at Stromlo, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Turnix varius (Painted Buttonquail) at Stromlo, ACT - 24 Apr 2023 by TomW
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Turnix varius (Painted Buttonquail) at Stromlo, ACT - 20 Apr 2023 by TomW
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Stromlo, ACT - 27 Mar 2023 by Harrisi
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Castiarina australasiae (A jewel beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Dec 2022 by Harrisi
Aades cultratus (Weevil) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Dec 2022 by Harrisi
Ogcodes basalis (A hunch-back fly) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Dec 2022 by Harrisi
Castiarina crenata (Jewel beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by Harrisi
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by Harrisi
Lemodes coccinea (Scarlet ant beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by Harrisi
Myopsalta bassiana (Bassian Buzzer) at Stromlo, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by Harrisi
Ocirrhoe unimaculata (Green Stink Bug) at Stromlo, ACT - 7 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Scolopendra laeta (Giant Centipede) at Stromlo, ACT - 1 Nov 2022 by RobG1
Notamacropus rufogriseus (Red-necked Wallaby) at Stromlo, ACT - 18 Oct 2022 by RobG1
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Stromlo, ACT - 9 Oct 2022 by Ct1000
Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Stromlo, ACT - 9 Oct 2022 by Ct1000
Paradoxosomatidae sp. (family) (Millipede) at Stromlo, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by Harrisi
Oxalis sp. (Wood Sorrel) at Stromlo, ACT - 26 Sep 2022 by Christine
Senecio phelleus (Rock Fireweed) at Stromlo, ACT - 22 Sep 2022 by Tapirlord
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Stromlo, ACT - 10 Sep 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Stromlo, ACT - 10 Sep 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Stromlo, ACT - 25 Aug 2022 by Kurt
Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Stromlo, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by Harrisi
Falco berigora (Brown Falcon) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Jul 2022 by Chris Appleton
Acanthiza lineata (Striated Thornbill) at Stromlo, ACT - 18 Jul 2022 by Kenp12
Phaps chalcoptera (Common Bronzewing) at Stromlo, ACT - 18 Jul 2022 by Harrisi
Nesoptilotis leucotis (White-eared Honeyeater) at Stromlo, ACT - 18 Jul 2022 by Harrisi
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Stromlo, ACT - 14 Jul 2022 by Harrisi
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Stromlo, ACT - 14 Jul 2022 by Harrisi
Collema glaucophthalmum (A lichen) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Parmeliaceae (family) (A lichen family) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Nidula niveotomentosa (A birds-nest fungus) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Triquetrella (A trailing moss) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Stromlo, ACT - 24 Jun 2022 by Harrisi
Scleroderma sp. (Scleroderma) at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Jun 2022 by trevorpreston
Chiloscyphus sp. at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Jun 2022 by trevorpreston
Laccaria sp. (Laccaria) at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Jun 2022 by trevorpreston
Cortinarius sp. (Cortinarius) at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Jun 2022 by trevorpreston
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Jun 2022 by trevorpreston
Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Stromlo, ACT - 21 May 2022 by trevorpreston
Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Stromlo, ACT - 19 May 2022 by Christine

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  • 14 Jan 2022 09:40 AM Recorded on
  • trevorpreston Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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