Oechalia schellenbergii

Spined Predatory Shield Bug at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Oechalia schellenbergii at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022
Oechalia schellenbergii at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022
Oechalia schellenbergii at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022
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Identification history

Oechalia schellenbergii 3 Mar 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 25 Feb 2022 trevorpreston

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Bug about 7-8mm

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Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 23 Sep 2024 by Kenp12
Chamaecytisus palmensis (Tagasaste, Tree Lucerne) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 30 Aug 2024 by Miranda
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Denman Prospect 2 Estate Deferred Area (Block 12) - 29 May 2024 by Miranda
Chrysococcyx lucidus (Shining Bronze-Cuckoo) at Denman Prospect 2 Estate Deferred Area (Block 12) - 30 Mar 2024 by RodDeb
Eragrostis elongata (Clustered Lovegrass) at Denman Prospect 2 Estate Deferred Area (Block 12) - 17 Feb 2024 by Tapirlord
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Block 402 - 12 Feb 2024 by RodDeb
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Block 402 - 12 Feb 2024 by RodDeb
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Denman Prospect 2 Estate Deferred Area (Block 12) - 26 Dec 2023 by Miranda
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Block 402 - 26 Dec 2023 by Miranda
Eumeninae (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Denman Prospect 2 Estate Deferred Area (Block 12) - 26 Dec 2023 by Miranda
Epicoma contristis (Yellow-spotted Epicoma Moth) at Block 402 - 10 Dec 2023 by SWishart
Bathyllus albicinctus (Spittlebug, Froghopper) at Block 402 - 26 Nov 2023 by Miranda
Harpobittacus australis (Hangingfly) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 7 Oct 2023 by Miranda
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 16 Aug 2023 by Miranda
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 24 Jun 2023 by AndyRoo
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Atrapsalta furcilla (Southern Mountain Squeaker) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Jan 2023 by Miranda
Obrida fascialis (One banded longicorn) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by Miranda
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Dec 2022 by stofbrew
Oxalis sp. (Wood Sorrel) at Stromlo, ACT - 26 Sep 2022 by Christine
Chamaecytisus palmensis (Tagasaste, Tree Lucerne) at Stromlo, ACT - 22 Sep 2022 by Ned_Johnston
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Stromlo, ACT - 10 Sep 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Falco berigora (Brown Falcon) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Jul 2022 by Chris Appleton
Carlia tetradactyla (Southern Rainbow Skink) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) (A Springtail) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Eurymela fenestrata (Gum tree leafhopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Anthela ocellata (Eyespot Anthelid moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Mar 2022 by Harrisi
Theseus modestus (Gum tree shield bug) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Cryptocheilus bicolor (Orange Spider Wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Cassinia longifolia (Shiny Cassinia, Cauliflower Bush) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Opisthoncus nigrofemoratus (Black-thighed jumper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by trevorpreston
Gonipterus scutellatus (Eucalyptus snout beetle, gum tree weevil) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by trevorpreston
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by trevorpreston
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Hednota megalarcha (A Crambid moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Asianopis sp. (genus) (Net-casting spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by trevorpreston
Turneromyia sp. (genus) (Zebra spider wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Papyrius sp (undescribed) (Hairy Coconut Ant) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 18 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Praxibulus sp. (genus) (A grasshopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 18 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 18 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Gonipterus scutellatus (Eucalyptus snout beetle, gum tree weevil) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Notamacropus rufogriseus (Red-necked Wallaby) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Feb 2022 by HelenCross
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Stromlo, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 27 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston
Dichromodes estigmaria (Pale Grey Heath Moth) at Stromlo, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Platyptilia celidotus (Plume Moth) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Sporobolus creber (Slender Rat's Tail Grass) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Stromlo, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Stromlo, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Brachyexarna lobipennis (Stripewinged meadow grasshopper) at Stromlo, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Stromlo, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Mutusca brevicornis (A broad-headed bug) at Stromlo, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Stromlo, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Stromlo, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Stromlo, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Stromlo, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Gastrimargus musicus (Yellow-winged Locust or Grasshopper) at Stromlo, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Trachymela sp. (genus) (Brown button beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Epicoma contristis (Yellow-spotted Epicoma Moth) at Stromlo, ACT - 1 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 1 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Stromlo, ACT - 20 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Paropsisterna octosignata (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by trevorpreston
Praxibulus sp. (genus) (A grasshopper) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by trevorpreston
Brachyexarna lobipennis (Stripewinged meadow grasshopper) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Acacia mearnsii (Black Wattle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Dec 2021 by mcosgrove
Austrostipa scabra (Corkscrew Grass, Slender Speargrass) at Stromlo, ACT - 30 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Chrysolina quadrigemina (Greater St Johns Wort beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 30 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Linaria pelisseriana (Pelisser's Toadflax) at Stromlo, ACT - 30 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Trifolium arvense (Haresfoot Clover) at Stromlo, ACT - 30 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Centaurium sp. (Centaury) at Stromlo, ACT - 30 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Wahlenbergia multicaulis (Tadgell's Bluebell) at Stromlo, ACT - 30 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Trifolium resupinatum (Persian Clover, Shaftal Clover) at Stromlo, ACT - 30 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) at Stromlo, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Paropsisterna beata (Blessed Leaf Beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Diplopoda (class) (Unidentified millipede) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 30 May 2021 by trevorpreston
Castiarina subpura (A jewel beetle) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 13 Dec 2020 by Alice
Sphex sp. (genus) (Unidentified Sphex digger wasp) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 10 Dec 2020 by Harrisi
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 25 May 2020 by MatthewFrawley
Suillus sp. (A bolete ) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 29 Apr 2020 by AaronClausen
Tasmanicosa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Tasmanicosa wolf spider) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 8 Apr 2020 by tpreston
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Stromlo, ACT - 21 Oct 2017 by Christine
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Stromlo, ACT - 21 Oct 2017 by Christine
Trifolium incarnatum (Crimson Clover) at Stromlo, ACT - 21 Oct 2017 by Christine

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  • 25 Feb 2022 11:29 AM Recorded on
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  • Gum tree Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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