Pentatomoidea (superfamily)

Unidentified Shield or Stink bug at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Pentatomoidea (superfamily) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 18 Feb 2022
Pentatomoidea (superfamily) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 18 Feb 2022
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Identification history

Pentatomoidea (superfamily) 31 Jul 2024 KimberiRP
Unidentified 18 Feb 2022 AndyRussell

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2 comments

AlisonMilton wrote:
   18 Feb 2022
@AndyRussell Hi Andy, This is an early instar shield beetle rather than a beetle. Alison
KimberiRP wrote:
   31 Jul 2024
Juvenile

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Aleuria sp. (genus) (An Orange peel fungus) at Denman Prospect 2 Estate Deferred Area (Block 12) - 19 Jun 2024 by Kenp12
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Block 402 - 16 Jun 2024 by regeraghty
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Block 402 - 16 Jun 2024 by Kenp12
Persoonia rigida (Hairy Geebung) at Denman Prospect 2 Estate Deferred Area (Block 12) - 2 Jun 2024 by Mike
Polytrichaceae sp. (family) (A moss) at Block 402 - 23 Mar 2024 by JimL
Psoropempula sp. (genus) (A spider wasp) at Block 402 - 27 Jan 2024 by patrickcox
Myrmecia simillima (A Bull Ant) at Denman Prospect 2 Estate Deferred Area (Block 12) - 8 Jan 2024 by Roger
Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Block 402 - 7 Jan 2024 by KorinneM
Callibracon sp. (genus) (A White Flank Black Braconid Wasp) at Block 402 - 7 Jan 2024 by KorinneM
Habronestes sp. (genus) (An ant-eating spider) at Block 402 - 7 Jan 2024 by KorinneM
Macrotona australis (Common Macrotona Grasshopper) at Block 402 - 7 Jan 2024 by KorinneM
Ctenotus taeniolatus (Copper-tailed Skink) at Denman Prospect 2 Estate Deferred Area (Block 12) - 7 Jan 2024 by KorinneM
Eleale pulchra (Clerid beetle) at Block 402 - 7 Jan 2024 by KorinneM
Bisallardiana gymnopleura (Brown flower chafer) at Block 402 - 28 Dec 2023 by Roger
Miltinus sp. (genus) (Miltinus mydas fly) at Denman Prospect 2 Estate Deferred Area (Block 12) - 17 Dec 2023 by Roger
Persoonia rigida (Hairy Geebung) at Block 402 - 11 Dec 2023 by AaronClausen
Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at Block 402 - 11 Dec 2023 by AaronClausen
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Block 402 - 11 Dec 2023 by AaronClausen
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Denman Prospect 2 Estate Deferred Area (Block 12) - 11 Dec 2023 by AaronClausen
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Block 402 - 20 Nov 2023 by Kurt
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Castiarina octomaculata (A jewel beetle) at Block 402 - 15 Nov 2023 by Harrisi
Castiarina nasuta (A jewel beetle) at Block 402 - 15 Nov 2023 by Harrisi
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Teloschistes sp. (genus) (A lichen) at Stromlo, ACT - 27 Oct 2023 by Miranda
Pultenaea procumbens (Bush Pea) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 7 Oct 2023 by dwise
Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Sep 2023 by JimL
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Sep 2023 by JimL
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Sep 2023 by JimL
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Sep 2023 by JimL
Melichrus urceolatus (Urn Heath) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Sep 2023 by JimL
Styphelia fletcheri subsp. brevisepala (Twin Flower Beard-Heath) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Sep 2023 by JimL
Eucalyptus macrorhyncha subsp. macrorhyncha (Red Stringybark) at Denman Prospect 2 Estate Deferred Area (Block 12) - 7 Jul 2023 by RobG1
Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Jun 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Nesoptilotis leucotis (White-eared Honeyeater) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Jun 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Block 402 - 11 Jun 2023 by Kenp12
Persoonia rigida (Hairy Geebung) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by RobG1
Rhinotia phoenicoptera (Belid weevil) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Mar 2023 by Harrisi
Diplacodes haematodes (Scarlet Percher) at Stromlo, ACT - 1 Mar 2023 by Harrisi
Chrysococcyx lucidus (Shining Bronze-Cuckoo) at Stromlo, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by Kenp12
Neotemnopteryx sp. (genus) (Cockroach) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Feb 2023 by Tapirlord
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by MichaelJF
Chrysolopus spectabilis (Botany Bay Weevil) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Stromlo, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Suhpalacsa flavipes (Yellow Owlfly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by Miranda
Persoonia rigida (Hairy Geebung) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by Miranda
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by Miranda
Castiarina decemmaculata (Ten-spot Jewel Beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Dec 2022 by Harrisi
Dytiscidae (family) (Unidentified diving beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Nov 2022 by RobG1
Senecio hispidulus (Hill Fireweed) at Stromlo, ACT - 6 Nov 2022 by Tapirlord
Hibbertia obtusifolia (Grey Guinea-flower) at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Oct 2022 by RobG1
Dermestidae sp. (family) (Dermestid, carpet or hide beetles) at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Oct 2022 by RobG1
Paropsis obsoleta (Leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Oct 2022 by RobG1
Luzula densiflora (Dense Wood-rush) at Stromlo, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Stromlo, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Harpobittacus australis (Hangingfly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Oct 2022 by patrickcox
Simaethula sp. (genus) (A jumping spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Oct 2022 by patrickcox
Grylloidea (superfamily) (Unidentified cricket) at Stromlo, ACT - 7 Oct 2022 by patrickcox
Paratettix australis (A pygmy grasshopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 7 Oct 2022 by patrickcox
Dermestidae sp. (family) (Dermestid, carpet or hide beetles) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 2 Oct 2022 by RobG1
Ditropidus pulchellus (Leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by RobG1
Senecio prenanthoides (Common Forest Fireweed) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Sep 2022 by Tapirlord
Gaudium brevipes (Grey Tea-tree) at Stromlo, ACT - 11 Sep 2022 by Tapirlord
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Sep 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Persoonia rigida (Hairy Geebung) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Sep 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Pisolithus sp. (Pisolithus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 7 Jul 2022 by Christine
Riccia sp. (genus) (Liverwort) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Bryaceae (family) (A moss) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Parmeliaceae (family) (A lichen family) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Lichen - foliose at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Phaeohelotium (Discinella terrestris aggregate) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 May 2022 by trevorpreston
Xylobolus illudens (Purplish Stereum) at Stromlo, ACT - 16 May 2022 by AJB
Crinia sp. (genus) (A froglet) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 May 2022 by AJB
Uperoleia laevigata (Smooth Toadlet) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 May 2022 by AJB
Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Russula sp. (genus) (Russula) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Mar 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Mar 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Cryptocheilus bicolor (Orange Spider Wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Feb 2022 by Kenp12
Porismus strigatus (Pied Lacewing) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Cladia aggregata (A lichen) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Psychanisa baliodes (A Case moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Eutrichopidia latinus (Yellow-banded Day-moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Hovea heterophylla (Common Hovea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by trevorpreston
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass) at Stromlo, ACT - 19 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Eucalyptus macrorhyncha (Red Stringybark) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton

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  • 18 Feb 2022 09:30 AM Recorded on
  • AndyRussell Recorded by

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  • Unknown Gender

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