Ancita crocogaster

Longhorn or Longicorn beetle at Acton, ACT

Ancita crocogaster at Acton, ACT - 6 Feb 2022
Ancita crocogaster at Acton, ACT - 6 Feb 2022
Ancita crocogaster at Acton, ACT - 6 Feb 2022
Ancita crocogaster at Acton, ACT - 6 Feb 2022
Ancita crocogaster at Acton, ACT - 6 Feb 2022
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Identification history

Ancita crocogaster 12 May 2022 KimberiRP
Unidentified 3 May 2022 TimL

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The images appear to show that the head of this type of beetle has evolved over time and the antennae have moved into and across the compound eye structure.

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Dillwynia phylicoides (A Parrot-pea) at Acton, ACT - 11 Sep 2024 by Venture
Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Acton, ACT - 13 Jul 2024 by Clarel
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at ANBG - 21 Jan 2024 by YellowButton
Psilosticha attacta (Looper Moth) at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by JohnBundock
Didymoctenia exsuperata (Thick-lined Bark Moth) at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by JohnBundock
Taxeotis intextata (Looper Moth, Grey Taxeotis) at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by JohnBundock
Scioglyptis chionomera (Grey Patch Bark Moth) at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by JohnBundock
Epicoma melanospila (Black Spot Moth) at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by JohnBundock
Chrysolarentia severata (Finely-lined Carpet) at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by JohnBundock
Epicyme rubropunctaria (Red-spotted Delicate) at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by JohnBundock
Melanodes anthracitaria (Black Geometrid) at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by JohnBundock
Aphrophorinae (subfamily) (Unidentified spittlebug) at Acton, ACT - 12 May 2023 by MarkT
Tropis paradoxa (Longicorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by MarkT
Staphylinidae (family) (Rove beetle) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL
Diapriidae (family) (Diapriid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL
Tapeigaster annulipes (heteromyzid fly) at Acton, ACT - 29 Apr 2022 by TimL
Sanguinoderma rude (Red-staining Stalked Polypore) at Acton, ACT - 29 Apr 2022 by TimL
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 22 Apr 2022 by TimL
Pompilidae (family) (Unidentified Spider wasp) at Acton, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by TimL
Cryptachaea veruculata (Diamondback comb-footed spider) at Acton, ACT - 22 Mar 2022 by TimL
Eurepa marginipennis (Mottled bush cricket) at Acton, ACT - 22 Mar 2022 by TimL
Stiromesostenus sp. (genus) (An ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 Mar 2022 by TimL
Bolete sp. (Bolete sp.) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jan 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
zz agaric (stem; gills white/cream) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by TimL
Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by TimL
Rhinotia haemoptera (Lycid-mimic belid weevil, Slender Red Weevil) at Acton, ACT - 26 Oct 2021 by Tapirlord
Sextius virescens (Acacia horned treehopper) at Acton, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by Tapirlord
Calomela parilis (Leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by Tapirlord
Passiflora cinnabarina (Red Passionflower) at Acton, ACT - 29 Aug 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Ledrinae (subfamily) (A Flat-headed Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by TimL
Perga sp. (genus) (Sawfly or Spitfire) at Acton, ACT - 30 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
Solanum brownii (Violet Nightshade) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by TimL
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by Tapirlord
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Acton, ACT - 15 Dec 2020 by Tim L
Australiphthiria hilaris (Slender Bee Fly) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by TimL
Socca pustulosa (Knobbled Orbweaver) at Acton, ACT - 21 Nov 2020 by TimL
Zoedia divisa (Zoedia longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 19 Nov 2020 by TimL
Bombyliidae (family) (Unidentified Bee fly) at Acton, ACT - 18 Nov 2020 by TimL
Stenoderus concolor (Longhorn Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by TimL
Rainbowia sp. (genus) (A mite) at Acton, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by TimL
Acari (informal subclass) (Unidentified mite) at Acton, ACT - 1 Nov 2020 by TimL
Arasia mollicoma (Flat-white Jumping Spider) at Acton, ACT - 11 Sep 2020 by Tim L
zz Polypore (shelf/hoof-like) at Acton, ACT - 4 Sep 2020 by Tim L
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Acton, ACT - 14 Aug 2020 by TimL
Cecidomyiidae (family) (Gall gnat) at Acton, ACT - 11 Aug 2020 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jul 2020 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jul 2020 by TimL
Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jul 2020 by TimL
Paronellidae (family) (Paronellid springtail) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jul 2020 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jul 2020 by TimL
Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Mar 2020 by AlisonMilton
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Acton, ACT - 29 Aug 2019 by TimL
Mutillidae (family) (Unidentified Mutillid wasp or velvet ant) at Acton, ACT - 2 Aug 2019 by TimL
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Acton, ACT - 4 May 2019 by Christine
Chrysomya sp. (genus) (A green/blue blowfly) at Acton, ACT - 4 May 2019 by Christine
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 4 May 2019 by Christine
Trametes versicolor (Turkey Tail) at Acton, ACT - 4 May 2019 by Christine
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 31 Mar 2019 by Christine
Lauxaniidae (family) (Unidentified lauxaniid fly) at Acton, ACT - 2 Oct 2018 by TimL
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Acton, ACT - 21 Sep 2018 by RodDeb
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Acton, ACT - 21 Sep 2018 by RodDeb
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 21 Sep 2018 by RodDeb
Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at Acton, ACT - 21 Sep 2018 by RodDeb
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Acton, ACT - 17 Sep 2018 by Alison Milton
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 17 Sep 2018 by Alison Milton
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 10 Sep 2018 by Tim L
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Acton, ACT - 5 Apr 2018 by Alison Milton
zz agaric (stem; gills white/cream) at Acton, ACT - 5 Apr 2018 by Alison Milton
Phaps chalcoptera (Common Bronzewing) at Acton, ACT - 7 Nov 2017 by Alison Milton
Accipiter fasciatus (Brown Goshawk) at Acton, ACT - 1 Oct 2017 by Alison Milton

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  • 6 Feb 2022 10:49 AM Recorded on
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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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