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Gonipterus pulverulentus

1 Eucalyptus weevil at Acton, ACT

Gonipterus pulverulentus at Acton, ACT - 7 Aug 2022
Gonipterus pulverulentus at Acton, ACT - 7 Aug 2022
Gonipterus pulverulentus at Acton, ACT - 7 Aug 2022
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Gonipterus pulverulentus 12 Aug 2022 michaelb
Gonipterus pulverulentus 12 Aug 2022 TimL

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A follow-up sighting to 4437633 to provide a timeline on the behaviour of the weevil. It was first sighted in this ANBG location on 26/6/2022 and has been regularly seen in this position since then. The Weevil has remained in the same position through the recent heavy rains and freezing nights for at least six weeks, up to this current sighting.

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HelenCross wrote:
   12 Aug 2022
Fantastic records Tim!

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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 Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 23 Nov 2022 by PeterA 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 Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 29 Oct 2022 by TimL Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 29 Oct 2022 by TimL Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) 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. 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(family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 10 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 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 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 Ditropidus pulchellus (Leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton Pompilidae (family) (Unidentified Spider wasp) at Acton, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by TimL Lophyrotoma interrupta (Cattle Poisoning Sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 21 Mar 2022 by TimL Stiromesostenus sp. 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(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 Ardices canescens (Dark-spotted Tiger Moth) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by Christine Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by Christine 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Acton, ACT - 18 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 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 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 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 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 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 Australiphthiria hilaris (Slender Bee Fly) at Acton, ACT - 8 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 Thysanoptera (order) (Thrips) at Acton, ACT - 18 Sep 2020 by TimL Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 18 Sep 2020 by TimL zz Polypore (shelf/hoof-like) at Acton, ACT - 4 Sep 2020 by Tim L Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 4 Sep 2020 by TimL Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 1 Sep 2020 by TimL Turdus merula (Eurasian Blackbird) at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by jbromilow50 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 Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) 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 Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Acton, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by Alison Milton Cecidomyiidae (family) (Gall gnat) at Acton, ACT - 11 Aug 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
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 23 Nov 2022 by PeterA
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
Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 29 Oct 2022 by TimL
Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 29 Oct 2022 by TimL
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) 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
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 - 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
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
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
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
Ditropidus pulchellus (Leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Pompilidae (family) (Unidentified Spider wasp) at Acton, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by TimL
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
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
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by MarkT
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by MarkT
Ancita crocogaster (Longhorn or Longicorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 5 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
zz agaric (stem; gills white/cream) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by TimL
Ardices canescens (Dark-spotted Tiger Moth) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by Christine
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by Christine
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Acton, ACT - 18 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
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
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
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
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
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
Australiphthiria hilaris (Slender Bee Fly) at Acton, ACT - 8 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
Thysanoptera (order) (Thrips) at Acton, ACT - 18 Sep 2020 by TimL
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 18 Sep 2020 by TimL
zz Polypore (shelf/hoof-like) at Acton, ACT - 4 Sep 2020 by Tim L
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 4 Sep 2020 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 1 Sep 2020 by TimL
Turdus merula (Eurasian Blackbird) at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by jbromilow50
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
Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) 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
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Acton, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by Alison Milton
Cecidomyiidae (family) (Gall gnat) at Acton, ACT - 11 Aug 2020 by TimL

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Species information

  • Gonipterus pulverulentus Scientific name
  • Eucalyptus weevil Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 7 Aug 2022 10:19 AM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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