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Scolypopa australis

Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum at Acton, ACT

Scolypopa australis at Acton, ACT - 17 Feb 2022
Scolypopa australis at Acton, ACT - 17 Feb 2022
Scolypopa australis at Acton, ACT - 17 Feb 2022
Scolypopa australis at Acton, ACT - 17 Feb 2022
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Scolypopa australis 24 Feb 2022 michaelb
Unidentified 24 Feb 2022 MarkT

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Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by MarkT Tropis paradoxa (Longicorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by MarkT Thereutria amaraca (Spine-legged Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 30 Dec 2022 by YellowButton Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by TimL Heteromastix sp. (genus) (Soldier beetle) at Acton, ACT - 29 Oct 2022 by TimL Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Acton, ACT - 29 Oct 2022 by TimL Nitidulidae sp. (family) (Sap beetle) at Acton, ACT - 16 Oct 2022 by TimL Aethina sp. (genus) (Sap beetle) at Acton, ACT - 12 Oct 2022 by TimL Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Acton, ACT - 3 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok Odontomyrme sp. (genus) (A velvet ant) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by TimL Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by TimL Crepidomenus fulgidus (Click beetle) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by TimL Gonipterus pulverulentus (Eucalyptus weevil) at Acton, ACT - 7 Aug 2022 by TimL Gonipterus pulverulentus (Eucalyptus weevil) at Acton, ACT - 7 Aug 2022 by TimL Gonipterus pulverulentus (Eucalyptus weevil) at Acton, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by TimL Gonipterus pulverulentus (Eucalyptus weevil) at Acton, ACT - 26 Jun 2022 by TimL Braconidae sp. (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jun 2022 by TimL Discobola sp. (genus) (A crane fly) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL Postia pelliculosa (A wood-rotting bracket fungus) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL Entomophthoraceae (family) (An entomopathogenic (insect killing) fungus) at Acton, ACT - 27 May 2022 by TimL Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 13 May 2022 by TimL Chelaner kiliani (Kilian's ant) at Acton, ACT - 13 May 2022 by TimL Limax maximus (Leopard Slug, Great Grey Slug) at Acton, ACT - 12 May 2022 by TimL Amauroderma rude (Red-staining Stalked Polypore) at Acton, ACT - 29 Apr 2022 by TimL Tapeigaster annulipes (heteromyzid fly) at Acton, ACT - 29 Apr 2022 by TimL Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 22 Apr 2022 by TimL Aphaenogaster longiceps (Funnel ant) at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton Ditropidus pulchellus (Leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton Stiromesostenus sp. (genus) (An ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 Mar 2022 by TimL Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 18 Mar 2022 by TimL Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 2 Mar 2022 by LD12 Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Acton, ACT - 18 Feb 2022 by TimL Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by MarkT Amanita ochrophylla group at Acton, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by TimL Hypogastrura sp. (genus) (A Springtail) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by TimL Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by Christine Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2022 by TimL Duomyia sp. (genus) (Signal fly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Jan 2022 by TimL Leptotarsus (Leptotarsus) clavatus (A crane fly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Jan 2022 by TimL Cleogonini sp. (tribe) (Weevil) at Acton, ACT - 16 Jan 2022 by TimL Eurymeloides bicincta (Gumtree hopper) at Acton, ACT - 31 Dec 2021 by TimL Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 31 Dec 2021 by TimL Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by TimL Leptotarsus (Macromastix) costalis (Common Brown Crane Fly) at Acton, ACT - 5 Dec 2021 by TimL Leptotarsus (Macromastix) costalis (Common Brown Crane Fly) at Acton, ACT - 5 Dec 2021 by TimL Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by TimL Passiflora cinnabarina (Red Passionflower) at Acton, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by TimL Ledrinae (subfamily) (A Flat-headed Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by TimL Postia pelliculosa (A wood-rotting bracket fungus) at Acton, ACT - 20 Jul 2021 by TimL Dacryopinax spathularia (Dacryopinax spathularia) at Acton, ACT - 20 Jul 2021 by TimL Hypogastrura sp. (genus) (A Springtail) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jun 2021 by TimL Cymbacha ocellata (Crab spider) at Acton, ACT - 13 Jun 2021 by TimL Xanthocryptus novozealandicus (Lemon tree borer parasite wasp) at Acton, ACT - 14 May 2021 by TimL Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2021 by TimL Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Acton, ACT - 18 Apr 2021 by TimL Myrmarachne luctuosa (Polyrachis Ant Mimic Spider) at Acton, ACT - 18 Apr 2021 by TimL Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 9 Apr 2021 by TimL Araneus ginninderranus (Dondale's Orb-weaver) at Acton, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL Ancita sp. (genus) (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 30 Mar 2021 by TimL Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 30 Mar 2021 by TimL Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 26 Mar 2021 by TimL Stenosmylus tenuis (Osmylid lacewing) at Acton, ACT - 14 Mar 2021 by TimL Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 28 Feb 2021 by TimL Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by TimL Sandalodes scopifer (White-spotted Sandalodes) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Acton, ACT - 17 Feb 2021 by HelenCross Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton Enicospilus sp. (genus) (An ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton Sandalodes scopifer (White-spotted Sandalodes) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jan 2021 by TimL Sphex sp. (genus) (Unidentified Sphex digger wasp) at Acton, ACT - 8 Jan 2021 by TimL Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2021 by TimL Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jan 2021 by TimL Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jan 2021 by TimL Odontomyia decipiens (Green Soldier Fly) at Acton, ACT - 1 Jan 2021 by TimL Cicadettini sp. (tribe) (Cicada) at Acton, ACT - 1 Jan 2021 by TimL Pergagrapta polita (Sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 1 Jan 2021 by TimL Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by TimL Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by TimL Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by TimL Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by Tapirlord Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by MattFox Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by MattFox Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 15 Dec 2020 by TimL Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Acton, ACT - 15 Dec 2020 by Tim L Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2020 by TimL Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Acton, ACT - 11 Dec 2020 by TimL Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by TimL Yoyetta sp. (genus) (Firetail or Ambertail Cicada) at Acton, ACT - 4 Dec 2020 by TimL Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2020 by RodDeb Socca pustulosa (Knobbled Orbweaver) at Acton, ACT - 21 Nov 2020 by TimL Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 by TimL Eurepa marginipennis (Mottled bush cricket) at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 by TimL Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Acton, ACT - 7 Oct 2020 by HelenCross Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Acton, ACT - 7 Oct 2020 by HelenCross Myrmarachne sp. (genus) (Unidentified Ant-mimic jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 4 Oct 2020 by TimL Ptilophorus sp. (genus) (Wedge-shaped beetle) at Acton, ACT - 22 Sep 2020 by TimL Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Acton, ACT - 18 Sep 2020 by TimL
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by MarkT
Tropis paradoxa (Longicorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by MarkT
Thereutria amaraca (Spine-legged Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 30 Dec 2022 by YellowButton
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by TimL
Heteromastix sp. (genus) (Soldier beetle) at Acton, ACT - 29 Oct 2022 by TimL
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Acton, ACT - 29 Oct 2022 by TimL
Nitidulidae sp. (family) (Sap beetle) at Acton, ACT - 16 Oct 2022 by TimL
Aethina sp. (genus) (Sap beetle) at Acton, ACT - 12 Oct 2022 by TimL
Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Acton, ACT - 3 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Odontomyrme sp. (genus) (A velvet ant) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by TimL
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by TimL
Crepidomenus fulgidus (Click beetle) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by TimL
Gonipterus pulverulentus (Eucalyptus weevil) at Acton, ACT - 7 Aug 2022 by TimL
Gonipterus pulverulentus (Eucalyptus weevil) at Acton, ACT - 7 Aug 2022 by TimL
Gonipterus pulverulentus (Eucalyptus weevil) at Acton, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by TimL
Gonipterus pulverulentus (Eucalyptus weevil) at Acton, ACT - 26 Jun 2022 by TimL
Braconidae sp. (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jun 2022 by TimL
Discobola sp. (genus) (A crane fly) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL
Postia pelliculosa (A wood-rotting bracket fungus) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL
Entomophthoraceae (family) (An entomopathogenic (insect killing) fungus) at Acton, ACT - 27 May 2022 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 13 May 2022 by TimL
Chelaner kiliani (Kilian's ant) at Acton, ACT - 13 May 2022 by TimL
Limax maximus (Leopard Slug, Great Grey Slug) at Acton, ACT - 12 May 2022 by TimL
Amauroderma rude (Red-staining Stalked Polypore) at Acton, ACT - 29 Apr 2022 by TimL
Tapeigaster annulipes (heteromyzid fly) at Acton, ACT - 29 Apr 2022 by TimL
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 22 Apr 2022 by TimL
Aphaenogaster longiceps (Funnel ant) at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Ditropidus pulchellus (Leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Stiromesostenus sp. (genus) (An ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 Mar 2022 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 18 Mar 2022 by TimL
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 2 Mar 2022 by LD12
Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Acton, ACT - 18 Feb 2022 by TimL
Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by MarkT
Amanita ochrophylla group at Acton, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by TimL
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) (A Springtail) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by TimL
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by Christine
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2022 by TimL
Duomyia sp. (genus) (Signal fly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Jan 2022 by TimL
Leptotarsus (Leptotarsus) clavatus (A crane fly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Jan 2022 by TimL
Cleogonini sp. (tribe) (Weevil) at Acton, ACT - 16 Jan 2022 by TimL
Eurymeloides bicincta (Gumtree hopper) at Acton, ACT - 31 Dec 2021 by TimL
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 31 Dec 2021 by TimL
Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by TimL
Leptotarsus (Macromastix) costalis (Common Brown Crane Fly) at Acton, ACT - 5 Dec 2021 by TimL
Leptotarsus (Macromastix) costalis (Common Brown Crane Fly) at Acton, ACT - 5 Dec 2021 by TimL
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by TimL
Passiflora cinnabarina (Red Passionflower) at Acton, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by TimL
Ledrinae (subfamily) (A Flat-headed Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by TimL
Postia pelliculosa (A wood-rotting bracket fungus) at Acton, ACT - 20 Jul 2021 by TimL
Dacryopinax spathularia (Dacryopinax spathularia) at Acton, ACT - 20 Jul 2021 by TimL
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) (A Springtail) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jun 2021 by TimL
Cymbacha ocellata (Crab spider) at Acton, ACT - 13 Jun 2021 by TimL
Xanthocryptus novozealandicus (Lemon tree borer parasite wasp) at Acton, ACT - 14 May 2021 by TimL
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2021 by TimL
Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Acton, ACT - 18 Apr 2021 by TimL
Myrmarachne luctuosa (Polyrachis Ant Mimic Spider) at Acton, ACT - 18 Apr 2021 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 9 Apr 2021 by TimL
Araneus ginninderranus (Dondale's Orb-weaver) at Acton, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL
Ancita sp. (genus) (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 30 Mar 2021 by TimL
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 30 Mar 2021 by TimL
Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 26 Mar 2021 by TimL
Stenosmylus tenuis (Osmylid lacewing) at Acton, ACT - 14 Mar 2021 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 28 Feb 2021 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by TimL
Sandalodes scopifer (White-spotted Sandalodes) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL
Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Acton, ACT - 17 Feb 2021 by HelenCross
Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton
Enicospilus sp. (genus) (An ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton
Sandalodes scopifer (White-spotted Sandalodes) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jan 2021 by TimL
Sphex sp. (genus) (Unidentified Sphex digger wasp) at Acton, ACT - 8 Jan 2021 by TimL
Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2021 by TimL
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jan 2021 by TimL
Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jan 2021 by TimL
Odontomyia decipiens (Green Soldier Fly) at Acton, ACT - 1 Jan 2021 by TimL
Cicadettini sp. (tribe) (Cicada) at Acton, ACT - 1 Jan 2021 by TimL
Pergagrapta polita (Sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 1 Jan 2021 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by TimL
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by TimL
Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by TimL
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by Tapirlord
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by MattFox
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by MattFox
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 15 Dec 2020 by TimL
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Acton, ACT - 15 Dec 2020 by Tim L
Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2020 by TimL
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Acton, ACT - 11 Dec 2020 by TimL
Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by TimL
Yoyetta sp. (genus) (Firetail or Ambertail Cicada) at Acton, ACT - 4 Dec 2020 by TimL
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Socca pustulosa (Knobbled Orbweaver) at Acton, ACT - 21 Nov 2020 by TimL
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 by TimL
Eurepa marginipennis (Mottled bush cricket) at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 by TimL
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Acton, ACT - 7 Oct 2020 by HelenCross
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Acton, ACT - 7 Oct 2020 by HelenCross
Myrmarachne sp. (genus) (Unidentified Ant-mimic jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 4 Oct 2020 by TimL
Ptilophorus sp. (genus) (Wedge-shaped beetle) at Acton, ACT - 22 Sep 2020 by TimL
Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Acton, ACT - 18 Sep 2020 by TimL

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Location information

Species information

  • Scolypopa australis Scientific name
  • Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 17 Feb 2022 09:45 AM Recorded on
  • MarkT Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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