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Trombidiidae (family)

Red velvet mite at Acton, ACT

Trombidiidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2022
Trombidiidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2022
Trombidiidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2022
Trombidiidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2022
Trombidiidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2022
Trombidiidae (family) at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2022
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Trombidiidae (family) 14 Apr 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Trombidiidae (family) 13 Apr 2022 AlisonMilton

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Pachycephala olivacea (Olive Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 1 May 2023 by ReeniRoo Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 23 Nov 2022 by PeterA Cixiidae sp. (family) (Cixiid planthopper) at Acton, ACT - 29 Oct 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 - 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 Myrmecia simillima (A Bull Ant) at Acton, ACT - 20 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 Opisthoncus grassator (Jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton Chiloscyphus sp. at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton Theseus modestus (Gum tree shield bug) at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton Lophyrotoma interrupta (Cattle Poisoning Sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 21 Mar 2022 by TimL Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Acton, ACT - 18 Feb 2022 by TimL Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 22 Jan 2022 by HelenCross Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2022 by TimL Leptotarsus (Leptotarsus) clavatus (A crane fly) 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 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 Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by TimL Passiflora cinnabarina (Red Passionflower) at Acton, ACT - 26 Sep 2021 by RWPurdie 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 Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Acton, ACT - 16 Apr 2021 by dimageau 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 Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 18 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton 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 Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2021 by TimL Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Acton, ACT - 3 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 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 Thysanoptera (order) (Thrips) at Acton, ACT - 18 Sep 2020 by TimL Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 18 Sep 2020 by TimL Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 1 Sep 2020 by TimL Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by Alison Milton Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by Alison Milton Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by Alison Milton Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Acton, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by Alison Milton Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by Alison Milton Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Acton, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by Alison Milton Euryopis sp. (genus) (An ant eating spider) at Acton, ACT - 14 Aug 2020 by TimL Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Acton, ACT - 11 Aug 2020 by Alison Milton Melangyna sp. (genus) (Hover Fly) at Acton, ACT - 4 Aug 2020 by TimL Cecidomyiidae (family) (Gall gnat) at Acton, ACT - 4 Aug 2020 by TimL Daphoenositta chrysoptera (Varied Sittella) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jul 2020 by HelenCross Lepidoscia (genus) IMMATURE (Unidentified Cone Case Moth larva, pupa, or case) at Acton, ACT - 13 Mar 2020 by AlisonMilton Ectinorhynchus sp. (genus) (A Stiletto Fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Mar 2020 by AlisonMilton Gymnopilus junonius (Gymnopilus junonius) at Acton, ACT - 13 Mar 2020 by AlisonMilton Gymnopilus junonius (Gymnopilus junonius) at Acton, ACT - 13 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Acton, ACT - 13 Mar 2020 by AlisonMilton Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Acton, ACT - 29 Feb 2020 by TimL Formosia (Euamphibolia) speciosa (Bristle fly) at Acton, ACT - 17 Dec 2019 by HelenCross Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Acton, ACT - 17 Dec 2019 by TimL Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton Neoscleropogon sp. (genus) (Robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 22 Nov 2019 by TimL Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 20 Nov 2019 by TimL Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 17 Nov 2019 by AlisonMilton Myrmecia pyriformis (A Bull ant) at Acton, ACT - 5 Nov 2019 by TimL Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 24 Oct 2019 by RodDeb Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 24 Oct 2019 by RodDeb Podomyrma gratiosa (Muscleman tree ant) at Acton, ACT - 22 Oct 2019 by TimL Chalcopteroides columbinus (Rainbow darkling beetle) at Acton, ACT - 24 Sep 2019 by TimL Enicospilus sp. (genus) (An ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 16 Aug 2019 by TimL Limoniidae (family) (Unknown Limoniid Crane Fly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Aug 2019 by TimL Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 16 Aug 2019 by TimL Australomisidia sp. (genus) (Flower spider) at Acton, ACT - 14 Aug 2019 by TimL Euryopis sp. (genus) (An ant eating spider) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jul 2019 by TimL Diemenia rubromarginata (Pink-margined bug) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jul 2019 by TimL Zoothera lunulata (Bassian Thrush) at Acton, ACT - 27 Jun 2019 by HelenCross Crypsiphona ocultaria (Red-lined Looper Moth) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2019 by TimL Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False garden mantis) at Acton, ACT - 24 Apr 2019 by TimL Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Acton, ACT - 20 Apr 2019 by KL Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2019 by Alison Milton Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by Alison Milton Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Acton, ACT - 26 Mar 2019 by TimL Polyrhachis ornata (Ornate spiny ant) at Acton, ACT - 26 Mar 2019 by TimL Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Acton, ACT - 21 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton Polyrhachis ornata (Ornate spiny ant) at Acton, ACT - 18 Mar 2019 by TimL Icerya acaciae (Acacia mealy bug) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton Ropalidia plebeiana (Small brown paper wasp) at Acton, ACT - 18 Jan 2019 by JudithRoach Delias aganippe (Spotted Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 18 Jan 2019 by JudithRoach Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jan 2019 by Christine Cicadettini sp. (tribe) (Cicada) at Acton, ACT - 9 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Acton, ACT - 9 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Pachycephala olivacea (Olive Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 1 May 2023 by ReeniRoo
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 23 Nov 2022 by PeterA
Cixiidae sp. (family) (Cixiid planthopper) at Acton, ACT - 29 Oct 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 - 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
Myrmecia simillima (A Bull Ant) at Acton, ACT - 20 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
Opisthoncus grassator (Jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Chiloscyphus sp. at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Theseus modestus (Gum tree shield bug) at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Lophyrotoma interrupta (Cattle Poisoning Sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 21 Mar 2022 by TimL
Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Acton, ACT - 18 Feb 2022 by TimL
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 22 Jan 2022 by HelenCross
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2022 by TimL
Leptotarsus (Leptotarsus) clavatus (A crane fly) 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
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
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by TimL
Passiflora cinnabarina (Red Passionflower) at Acton, ACT - 26 Sep 2021 by RWPurdie
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
Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Acton, ACT - 16 Apr 2021 by dimageau
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
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 18 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
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
Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2021 by TimL
Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Acton, ACT - 3 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
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
Thysanoptera (order) (Thrips) at Acton, ACT - 18 Sep 2020 by TimL
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 18 Sep 2020 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 1 Sep 2020 by TimL
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by Alison Milton
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by Alison Milton
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by Alison Milton
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Acton, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by Alison Milton
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by Alison Milton
Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Acton, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by Alison Milton
Euryopis sp. (genus) (An ant eating spider) at Acton, ACT - 14 Aug 2020 by TimL
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Acton, ACT - 11 Aug 2020 by Alison Milton
Melangyna sp. (genus) (Hover Fly) at Acton, ACT - 4 Aug 2020 by TimL
Cecidomyiidae (family) (Gall gnat) at Acton, ACT - 4 Aug 2020 by TimL
Daphoenositta chrysoptera (Varied Sittella) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jul 2020 by HelenCross
Lepidoscia (genus) IMMATURE (Unidentified Cone Case Moth larva, pupa, or case) at Acton, ACT - 13 Mar 2020 by AlisonMilton
Ectinorhynchus sp. (genus) (A Stiletto Fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Mar 2020 by AlisonMilton
Gymnopilus junonius (Gymnopilus junonius) at Acton, ACT - 13 Mar 2020 by AlisonMilton
Gymnopilus junonius (Gymnopilus junonius) at Acton, ACT - 13 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Acton, ACT - 13 Mar 2020 by AlisonMilton
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Acton, ACT - 29 Feb 2020 by TimL
Formosia (Euamphibolia) speciosa (Bristle fly) at Acton, ACT - 17 Dec 2019 by HelenCross
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Acton, ACT - 17 Dec 2019 by TimL
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Neoscleropogon sp. (genus) (Robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 22 Nov 2019 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 20 Nov 2019 by TimL
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 17 Nov 2019 by AlisonMilton
Myrmecia pyriformis (A Bull ant) at Acton, ACT - 5 Nov 2019 by TimL
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 24 Oct 2019 by RodDeb
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 24 Oct 2019 by RodDeb
Podomyrma gratiosa (Muscleman tree ant) at Acton, ACT - 22 Oct 2019 by TimL
Chalcopteroides columbinus (Rainbow darkling beetle) at Acton, ACT - 24 Sep 2019 by TimL
Enicospilus sp. (genus) (An ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 16 Aug 2019 by TimL
Limoniidae (family) (Unknown Limoniid Crane Fly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Aug 2019 by TimL
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 16 Aug 2019 by TimL
Australomisidia sp. (genus) (Flower spider) at Acton, ACT - 14 Aug 2019 by TimL
Euryopis sp. (genus) (An ant eating spider) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jul 2019 by TimL
Diemenia rubromarginata (Pink-margined bug) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jul 2019 by TimL
Zoothera lunulata (Bassian Thrush) at Acton, ACT - 27 Jun 2019 by HelenCross
Crypsiphona ocultaria (Red-lined Looper Moth) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2019 by TimL
Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False garden mantis) at Acton, ACT - 24 Apr 2019 by TimL
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Acton, ACT - 20 Apr 2019 by KL
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2019 by Alison Milton
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by Alison Milton
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Acton, ACT - 26 Mar 2019 by TimL
Polyrhachis ornata (Ornate spiny ant) at Acton, ACT - 26 Mar 2019 by TimL
Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Acton, ACT - 21 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Polyrhachis ornata (Ornate spiny ant) at Acton, ACT - 18 Mar 2019 by TimL
Icerya acaciae (Acacia mealy bug) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Ropalidia plebeiana (Small brown paper wasp) at Acton, ACT - 18 Jan 2019 by JudithRoach
Delias aganippe (Spotted Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 18 Jan 2019 by JudithRoach
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jan 2019 by Christine
Cicadettini sp. (tribe) (Cicada) at Acton, ACT - 9 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Acton, ACT - 9 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton

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Location information

Species information

  • Trombidiidae (family) Scientific name
  • Red velvet mite Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 12 Apr 2022 10:43 AM Recorded on
  • AlisonMilton Recorded by

Additional information

  • Less than 5mm Animal size

Record quality

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  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
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