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Heteronympha merope

Common Brown Butterfly at Acton, ACT

Heteronympha merope at Acton, ACT - 2 Mar 2022
Heteronympha merope at Acton, ACT - 2 Mar 2022
Heteronympha merope at Acton, ACT - 2 Mar 2022
Heteronympha merope at Acton, ACT - 2 Mar 2022
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Heteronympha merope 2 Mar 2022 MatthewFrawley
Heteronympha merope 2 Mar 2022 LD12

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Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) 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 Cixiidae sp. (family) (Cixiid planthopper) 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 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 Myrmecia simillima (A Bull Ant) at Acton, ACT - 20 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 Staphylinidae (family) (Rove beetle) at Acton, ACT - 1 May 2022 by TimL Gonipterus pulverulentus (Eucalyptus weevil) at Acton, ACT - 1 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 Lophyrotoma interrupta (Cattle Poisoning Sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 21 Mar 2022 by TimL Stiromesostenus sp. (genus) (An ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 Mar 2022 by TimL 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 Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by MarkT Gonipterus scutellatus (Eucalyptus snout beetle, gum tree weevil) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2022 by TimL 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 Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by TimL Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2022 by TimL Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) 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 Odontomyia decipiens (Green Soldier Fly) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jan 2022 by TimL Hypodoxa muscosaria (Textured Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 6 Jan 2022 by JudithRoach 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 Trachymela sp. (genus) (Brown button beetle) at Acton, ACT - 12 Dec 2021 by TimL Paropsisterna decolorata (A Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 12 Dec 2021 by TimL Leptotarsus (Macromastix) costalis (Common Brown Crane Fly) at Acton, ACT - 5 Dec 2021 by TimL Thomisidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Crab spider or Flower spider) at Acton, ACT - 5 Dec 2021 by TimL Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by TimL Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by TimL Milichiidae (family) (Freeloader fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Nov 2021 by TimL Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Acton, ACT - 9 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 Calolampra sp. (genus) (Bark cockroach) at Acton, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by TimL Paradoxosomatidae sp. (family) (Millipede) at Acton, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by TimL Cymbacha ocellata (Crab spider) at Acton, ACT - 13 Jun 2021 by TimL Monophlebulus sp. (genus) (Giant Snowball Mealybug) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jun 2021 by TimL Pergagrapta bella (A sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 9 May 2021 by TimL Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2021 by TimL Orthodera ministralis (Green Mantid) at Acton, ACT - 25 Apr 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 Euryopis umbilicata (Striped tick spider) at Acton, ACT - 18 Apr 2021 by TimL Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 9 Apr 2021 by TimL Cryptobothrus chrysophorus (Golden Bandwing) at Acton, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL Araneus ginninderranus (Dondale's Orb-weaver) at Acton, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) 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 Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Acton, ACT - 28 Mar 2021 by TimL Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 26 Mar 2021 by TimL Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 21 Mar 2021 by TimL Stenosmylus tenuis (Osmylid lacewing) at Acton, ACT - 14 Mar 2021 by TimL Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) 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 Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) 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
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) 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
Cixiidae sp. (family) (Cixiid planthopper) 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
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
Myrmecia simillima (A Bull Ant) at Acton, ACT - 20 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
Staphylinidae (family) (Rove beetle) at Acton, ACT - 1 May 2022 by TimL
Gonipterus pulverulentus (Eucalyptus weevil) at Acton, ACT - 1 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
Lophyrotoma interrupta (Cattle Poisoning Sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 21 Mar 2022 by TimL
Stiromesostenus sp. (genus) (An ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 Mar 2022 by TimL
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
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by MarkT
Gonipterus scutellatus (Eucalyptus snout beetle, gum tree weevil) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2022 by TimL
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
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by TimL
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2022 by TimL
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) 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
Odontomyia decipiens (Green Soldier Fly) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jan 2022 by TimL
Hypodoxa muscosaria (Textured Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 6 Jan 2022 by JudithRoach
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
Trachymela sp. (genus) (Brown button beetle) at Acton, ACT - 12 Dec 2021 by TimL
Paropsisterna decolorata (A Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 12 Dec 2021 by TimL
Leptotarsus (Macromastix) costalis (Common Brown Crane Fly) at Acton, ACT - 5 Dec 2021 by TimL
Thomisidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Crab spider or Flower spider) at Acton, ACT - 5 Dec 2021 by TimL
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by TimL
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by TimL
Milichiidae (family) (Freeloader fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Nov 2021 by TimL
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Acton, ACT - 9 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
Calolampra sp. (genus) (Bark cockroach) at Acton, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by TimL
Paradoxosomatidae sp. (family) (Millipede) at Acton, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by TimL
Cymbacha ocellata (Crab spider) at Acton, ACT - 13 Jun 2021 by TimL
Monophlebulus sp. (genus) (Giant Snowball Mealybug) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jun 2021 by TimL
Pergagrapta bella (A sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 9 May 2021 by TimL
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2021 by TimL
Orthodera ministralis (Green Mantid) at Acton, ACT - 25 Apr 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
Euryopis umbilicata (Striped tick spider) at Acton, ACT - 18 Apr 2021 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 9 Apr 2021 by TimL
Cryptobothrus chrysophorus (Golden Bandwing) at Acton, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL
Araneus ginninderranus (Dondale's Orb-weaver) at Acton, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) 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
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Acton, ACT - 28 Mar 2021 by TimL
Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 26 Mar 2021 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 21 Mar 2021 by TimL
Stenosmylus tenuis (Osmylid lacewing) at Acton, ACT - 14 Mar 2021 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) 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
Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) 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

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  • Heteronympha merope Scientific name
  • Common Brown Butterfly Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 2 Mar 2022 01:01 PM Recorded on
  • LD12 Recorded by

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