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Australomimetus sp. (genus)

1 Unidentified Pirate spider at Acton, ACT

Australomimetus sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022
Australomimetus sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022
Australomimetus sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022
Australomimetus sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022
Australomimetus sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022
Australomimetus sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022
Australomimetus sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022
Australomimetus sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022
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Australomimetus sp. (genus) 8 Sep 2022 woyapp
Australomimetus sp. (genus) 7 Sep 2022 TimL

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A Pirate spider egg sac delicately suspended within a cleft of a tree. The owner didn't appear to be present.

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(A Coral fungus) at Acton, ACT - 26 Jun 2022 by TimL Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 May 2022 by TimL Stiromesostenus sp. (genus) (An ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 May 2022 by TimL Hirudinidae sp. (family) (A Striped Leech) at Acton, ACT - 13 May 2022 by TimL Hirudinea sp. (Class) (Unidentified Leech) at Acton, ACT - 13 May 2022 by TimL Hirudinea sp. (Class) (Unidentified Leech) at Acton, ACT - 13 May 2022 by TimL Amanita muscaria (Fly Agaric) at Acton, ACT - 29 Apr 2022 by TimL Protyora sterculiae (Kurrajong star psyllid) at Acton, ACT - 18 Mar 2022 by TimL Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 13 Mar 2022 by TimL Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Acton, ACT - 1 Mar 2022 by DavidForrester Hirudinea sp. (Class) (Unidentified Leech) at Acton, ACT - 24 Feb 2022 by rawshorty Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2022 by JohnBundock Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Acton, ACT - 18 Jan 2022 by TimL Perga dorsalis (Steel-blue sawfly, spitfire) at Acton, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by TimL Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2021 by AJB Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 7 Dec 2021 by Roger Dolichopodidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Long-legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 7 Dec 2021 by Roger Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jul 2021 by patrickcox Holoplatys planissima (Common ultraflat jumping spider, Grooved jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 18 Jun 2021 by TimL Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order) (Unidentified plant louse) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jun 2021 by TimL Hypogastrura sp. (genus) (A Springtail) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jun 2021 by TimL Mycena sp. (Mycena) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jun 2021 by TimL Kahaono wallacei (Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 8 Jun 2021 by TimL Coronidium oxylepis subsp. lanatum (Woolly Pointed Everlasting) at Acton, ACT - 2 Jun 2021 by TimL Eurymutilla sp. (genus) (A velvet "ant") at Acton, ACT - 2 Jun 2021 by TimL Siphanta acuta (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Acton, ACT - 4 May 2021 by TimL Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 3 May 2021 by AlisonMilton Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Acton, ACT - 3 May 2021 by AlisonMilton Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by TimL Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Acton, ACT - 1 Mar 2021 by JohnBundock Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Acton, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by MReevesii00milktea Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by Christine Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by Christine Neola semiaurata (Wattle Notodontid Moth) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by Christine Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2021 by WHall Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 6 Jan 2021 by WHall Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton Limoniidae (family) (Unknown Limoniid Crane Fly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by Roger Tebenna micalis (Small Thistle Moth) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall Nyctemera amicus (Senecio or Magpie moth) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall Badumna sp. (genus) (Lattice-web spider) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall Heteropsilopus sp. (genus) (A long legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall Altica sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2020 by WHall Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2020 by WHall Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2020 by WHall Odontomyia decipiens (Green Soldier Fly) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2020 by WHall Servaea narraweena (A jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 25 Nov 2020 by Roger Tephritidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Fruit or Seed fly) at Acton, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by WHall Bibionidae sp. (family) (Bibionid fly) at Acton, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by WHall Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 20 Nov 2020 by rawshorty Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Acton, ACT - 17 Nov 2020 by Tim L Eleale aspera (Clerid beetle) at Acton, ACT - 11 Nov 2020 by WHall Belenois java (Caper White) at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 by RodDeb Homotrysis cisteloides (Darkling beetle) at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 by Christine Heteromastix sp. (genus) (Soldier beetle) at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 by Christine Calliphora stygia (Brown blowfly or Brown bomber) at Acton, ACT - 10 Oct 2020 by rawshorty Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 1 Oct 2020 by Roger Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Acton, ACT - 11 Aug 2020 by TimL Cecidomyiidae (family) (Gall gnat) at Acton, ACT - 11 Aug 2020 by TimL Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Acton, ACT - 6 Jun 2020 by JimboSlice56 Melyridae sp. (family) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Acton, ACT - 29 Feb 2020 by TimL Yoyetta denisoni (Black Firetail Cicada) at Acton, ACT - 24 Dec 2019 by rawshorty Endotricha ignealis (an Endotrichinae) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2019 by Christine Endotricha ignealis (an Endotrichinae) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2019 by Christine Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2019 by rawshorty Zoedia divisa (Zoedia longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by TimL Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by TimL Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by TimL Salpesia sp. (genus) (Salpesia Jumping Spider) at Acton, ACT - 30 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton Orosius orientalis (Common Brown Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 24 Sep 2019 by TimL zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jun 2019 by Alison Milton Cixiidae sp. (family) (Cixiid planthopper) at Acton, ACT - 25 May 2019 by Christine Araneidae (family) (Orb weaver) at Acton, ACT - 25 May 2019 by Christine Rhytidoponera aspera (Greenhead ant) at Acton, ACT - 25 May 2019 by Christine Tipulidae or Limoniidae (family) (Unidentified Crane Fly) at Acton, ACT - 18 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 9 Apr 2019 by TimL Temnosternus planiusculus (Longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 3 Apr 2019 by TimL Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2019 by PeterR Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Acton, ACT - 1 Dec 2018 by KMcCue Atrapsalta furcilla (Southern Mountain Squeaker) at Acton, ACT - 28 Oct 2018 by silversea_starsong Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Acton, ACT - 30 Sep 2018 by AaronClausen
Netrocoryne repanda (Bronze Flat) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by HelenCross
Maratus watagansi (Rainforest Peacock Spider) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by patrickcox
Maratus watagansi (Rainforest Peacock Spider) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by patrickcox
Jalmenus evagoras (Imperial Hairstreak) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by HelenCross
Maratus watagansi (Rainforest Peacock Spider) at Acton, ACT - 1 Jan 2023 by amiessmacro
Eurema smilax (Small Grass-yellow) at Acton, ACT - 26 Nov 2022 by JohnBundock
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 26 Nov 2022 by JohnBundock
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown) at Acton, ACT - 26 Nov 2022 by JohnBundock
Zoothera lunulata (Bassian Thrush) at Acton, ACT - 19 Oct 2022 by JohnBundock
Diemenia rubromarginata (Pink-margined bug) at Acton, ACT - 21 Aug 2022 by TimL
Polyrhachis sp. (genus) (A spiny ant) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by TimL
Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Acton, ACT - 26 Jun 2022 by TimL
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 May 2022 by TimL
Stiromesostenus sp. (genus) (An ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 May 2022 by TimL
Hirudinidae sp. (family) (A Striped Leech) at Acton, ACT - 13 May 2022 by TimL
Hirudinea sp. (Class) (Unidentified Leech) at Acton, ACT - 13 May 2022 by TimL
Hirudinea sp. (Class) (Unidentified Leech) at Acton, ACT - 13 May 2022 by TimL
Amanita muscaria (Fly Agaric) at Acton, ACT - 29 Apr 2022 by TimL
Protyora sterculiae (Kurrajong star psyllid) at Acton, ACT - 18 Mar 2022 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 13 Mar 2022 by TimL
Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Acton, ACT - 1 Mar 2022 by DavidForrester
Hirudinea sp. (Class) (Unidentified Leech) at Acton, ACT - 24 Feb 2022 by rawshorty
Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2022 by JohnBundock
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Acton, ACT - 18 Jan 2022 by TimL
Perga dorsalis (Steel-blue sawfly, spitfire) at Acton, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by TimL
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2021 by AJB
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 7 Dec 2021 by Roger
Dolichopodidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Long-legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 7 Dec 2021 by Roger
Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jul 2021 by patrickcox
Holoplatys planissima (Common ultraflat jumping spider, Grooved jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 18 Jun 2021 by TimL
Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order) (Unidentified plant louse) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jun 2021 by TimL
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) (A Springtail) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jun 2021 by TimL
Mycena sp. (Mycena) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jun 2021 by TimL
Kahaono wallacei (Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 8 Jun 2021 by TimL
Coronidium oxylepis subsp. lanatum (Woolly Pointed Everlasting) at Acton, ACT - 2 Jun 2021 by TimL
Eurymutilla sp. (genus) (A velvet "ant") at Acton, ACT - 2 Jun 2021 by TimL
Siphanta acuta (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Acton, ACT - 4 May 2021 by TimL
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 3 May 2021 by AlisonMilton
Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Acton, ACT - 3 May 2021 by AlisonMilton
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by TimL
Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Acton, ACT - 1 Mar 2021 by JohnBundock
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Acton, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by MReevesii00milktea
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by Christine
Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by Christine
Neola semiaurata (Wattle Notodontid Moth) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by Christine
Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2021 by WHall
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 6 Jan 2021 by WHall
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Limoniidae (family) (Unknown Limoniid Crane Fly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by Roger
Tebenna micalis (Small Thistle Moth) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall
Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio or Magpie moth) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall
Badumna sp. (genus) (Lattice-web spider) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall
Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall
Heteropsilopus sp. (genus) (A long legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall
Altica sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2020 by WHall
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2020 by WHall
Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2020 by WHall
Odontomyia decipiens (Green Soldier Fly) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2020 by WHall
Servaea narraweena (A jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 25 Nov 2020 by Roger
Tephritidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Fruit or Seed fly) at Acton, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by WHall
Bibionidae sp. (family) (Bibionid fly) at Acton, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by WHall
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 20 Nov 2020 by rawshorty
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Acton, ACT - 17 Nov 2020 by Tim L
Eleale aspera (Clerid beetle) at Acton, ACT - 11 Nov 2020 by WHall
Belenois java (Caper White) at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Homotrysis cisteloides (Darkling beetle) at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 by Christine
Heteromastix sp. (genus) (Soldier beetle) at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 by Christine
Calliphora stygia (Brown blowfly or Brown bomber) at Acton, ACT - 10 Oct 2020 by rawshorty
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 1 Oct 2020 by Roger
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Acton, ACT - 11 Aug 2020 by TimL
Cecidomyiidae (family) (Gall gnat) at Acton, ACT - 11 Aug 2020 by TimL
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Acton, ACT - 6 Jun 2020 by JimboSlice56
Melyridae sp. (family) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Acton, ACT - 29 Feb 2020 by TimL
Yoyetta denisoni (Black Firetail Cicada) at Acton, ACT - 24 Dec 2019 by rawshorty
Endotricha ignealis (an Endotrichinae) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2019 by Christine
Endotricha ignealis (an Endotrichinae) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2019 by Christine
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2019 by rawshorty
Zoedia divisa (Zoedia longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by TimL
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by TimL
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by TimL
Salpesia sp. (genus) (Salpesia Jumping Spider) at Acton, ACT - 30 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton
Orosius orientalis (Common Brown Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 24 Sep 2019 by TimL
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jun 2019 by Alison Milton
Cixiidae sp. (family) (Cixiid planthopper) at Acton, ACT - 25 May 2019 by Christine
Araneidae (family) (Orb weaver) at Acton, ACT - 25 May 2019 by Christine
Rhytidoponera aspera (Greenhead ant) at Acton, ACT - 25 May 2019 by Christine
Tipulidae or Limoniidae (family) (Unidentified Crane Fly) at Acton, ACT - 18 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 9 Apr 2019 by TimL
Temnosternus planiusculus (Longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 3 Apr 2019 by TimL
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2019 by PeterR
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Acton, ACT - 1 Dec 2018 by KMcCue
Atrapsalta furcilla (Southern Mountain Squeaker) at Acton, ACT - 28 Oct 2018 by silversea_starsong
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Acton, ACT - 30 Sep 2018 by AaronClausen

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Location information

Species information

  • Australomimetus sp. (genus) Scientific name
  • Unidentified Pirate spider Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Rare or uncommon Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 19 Aug 2022 01:56 PM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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