Ariamnes sp. (genus)

A whip spider at Acton, ACT

Ariamnes sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jan 2022
Ariamnes sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jan 2022
Ariamnes sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jan 2022
Ariamnes sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jan 2022
Ariamnes sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jan 2022
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Identification history

Ariamnes sp. (genus) 7 Feb 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 7 Feb 2022 TimL

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Around 5mm and possibly some type of whip spider. It constantly moved the rear of its body from side to side. Thanks to Barbara for the initial sighting.

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Podacanthus typhon (Pink-winged Stick Insect) at Acton, ACT - 14 Dec 2020 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2020 by TimL
Eleale simplex (Clerid beetle) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by Roger
Scaptia sp. (genus) (March fly) at Acton, ACT - 4 Dec 2020 by TimL
Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 4 Dec 2020 by TimL
Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 4 Dec 2020 by TimL
Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua (A flower-feeding march fly) at Acton, ACT - 1 Dec 2020 by TimL
Australiphthiria hilaris (Slender Bee Fly) at Acton, ACT - 1 Dec 2020 by TimL
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mealybug ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 26 Nov 2020 by TimL
Geron sp. (genus) (Slender Bee Fly) at Acton, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by TimL
Archimantis latistyla (Stick Mantis, Large Brown Mantis) at Acton, ACT - 23 Nov 2020 by Roger
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 Nov 2020 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 19 Nov 2020 by TimL
Bibio imitator (Garden maggot) at Acton, ACT - 19 Nov 2020 by TimL
Plecia sp. (genus) (Lovebug Fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Nov 2020 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Nov 2020 by TimL
Leptotarsus (Macromastix) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Unidentified Macromastix crane fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Nov 2020 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 15 Nov 2020 by GlenGard
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by TimL
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by TimL
Hylaeus (Gnathoprosopoides) bituberculatus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by PeterA
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Downer, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by TimL
Psilota sp. (genus) (Hover fly) at Acton, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by TimL
Hemicistela discoidalis (Comb-clawed beetle) at Acton, ACT - 27 Oct 2020 by Roger
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Downer, ACT - 23 Oct 2020 by TimL
Ptilocnemus lemur (Feathered leg assassin bug) at Acton, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by Roger
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by TimL
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Downer, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by TimL
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Furrow Bee) at Acton, ACT - 15 Oct 2020 by PeterA
Austroscolia soror (Blue Flower Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 13 Oct 2020 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 12 Oct 2020 by TimL
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Downer, ACT - 11 Oct 2020 by TimL
Oncopeltus (Oncopeltus) sordidus (Milk vine bug) at Acton, ACT - 6 Oct 2020 by HelenCross
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Acton, ACT - 4 Oct 2020 by TimL
Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Acton, ACT - 2 Oct 2020 by Tim L
Myrmarachne sp. (genus) (Unidentified Ant-mimic jumping spider) at Downer, ACT - 2 Oct 2020 by TimL
Aphididae (family) (Unidentified aphid) at Acton, ACT - 22 Sep 2020 by Tim L
Lasioglossum (Australictus) tertium (Halictid bee) at Downer, ACT - 14 Sep 2020 by PeterA
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Acton, ACT - 14 Sep 2020 by PeterA
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Acton, ACT - 14 Sep 2020 by PeterA
Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 14 Sep 2020 by PeterA
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Acton, ACT - 10 Sep 2020 by Tim L
Myrmecia sp. (genus) (Bull ant or Jack Jumper) at Downer, ACT - 14 Aug 2020 by TimL
Muscidae (family) (Unidentified muscid fly) at Downer, ACT - 14 Aug 2020 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 9 Aug 2020 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 9 Aug 2020 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 2 Aug 2020 by TimL
Curculionidae (family) (Unidentified weevil) at Hackett, ACT - 19 Jun 2020 by TimL
Zoothera lunulata (Bassian Thrush) at Acton, ACT - 28 May 2020 by Alison Milton
Platybrachys sp. (genus) (A gum hopper) at Acton, ACT - 10 Mar 2020 by TimL
Heteropsilopus sp. (genus) (A long legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by TimL
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Acton, ACT - 28 Feb 2020 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 25 Feb 2020 by TimL
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Hackett, ACT - 25 Feb 2020 by TimL
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 18 Feb 2020 by TimL
Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2019 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hackett, ACT - 27 Dec 2019 by TimL
Rhinaria granulosa (Weevil) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2019 by TimL
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2019 by TimL
Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 17 Dec 2019 by TimL
Arkys walckenaeri (Triangle spider) at Acton, ACT - 17 Dec 2019 by TimL
Cadmus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Cadmus leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 17 Dec 2019 by TimL
Gasteruption sp. (genus) (Gasteruptiid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 17 Dec 2019 by TimL
Megalyra sp. (genus) (Long-tailed wasp) at Acton, ACT - 17 Dec 2019 by TimL
Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 17 Dec 2019 by TimL
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Acton, ACT - 14 Dec 2019 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2019 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2019 by TimL
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2019 by TimL
Coccinellidae (family) (Unidentified lady beetle) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2019 by TimL
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 2 Dec 2019 by TimL
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 1 Dec 2019 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hackett, ACT - 1 Dec 2019 by Christine
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 15 Nov 2019 by TimL
Phoracantha synonyma (Longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 13 Nov 2019 by TimL
Eleale aspera (Clerid beetle) at Acton, ACT - 13 Nov 2019 by TimL
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 13 Nov 2019 by TimL
Euops sp. (genus) (A leaf-rolling weevil) at Acton, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by TimL
Trigonospila sp. (genus) (A Bristle Fly) at Acton, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 24 Oct 2019 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 22 Oct 2019 by TimL
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 18 Oct 2019 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 2 Oct 2019 by TimL
Oncopeltus (Oncopeltus) sordidus (Milk vine bug) at Acton, ACT - 27 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Hackett, ACT - 24 Sep 2019 by TimL
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Acton, ACT - 4 Sep 2019 by HelenCross
Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order) (Unidentified plant louse) at Hackett, ACT - 3 Sep 2019 by TimL
Chlenias (genus) (A looper moth) at Hackett, ACT - 13 Jul 2019 by TimL
Chlenias (genus) (A looper moth) at Hackett, ACT - 10 Jul 2019 by TimL
Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order) (Unidentified plant louse) at Hackett, ACT - 2 Jul 2019 by TimL
Colobopsis gasseri (An arboreal ant) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jun 2019 by TimL
Polyrhachis ammon (Golden-spined Ant, Golden Ant) at Acton, ACT - 26 Jun 2019 by Christine
Chalcididae (family) (Unidentified chalcid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jun 2019 by TimL
Smicrocotis obscura (Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 1 Jun 2019 by TimL
Perga dorsalis (Steel-blue sawfly, spitfire) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2019 by TimL
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Acton, ACT - 28 May 2019 by TimL
Perga dorsalis (Steel-blue sawfly, spitfire) at Acton, ACT - 22 May 2019 by TimL
Zoothera lunulata (Bassian Thrush) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2019 by RodDeb

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 23 Jan 2022 01:34 PM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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