Lampides boeticus

Long-tailed Pea-blue at Aranda, ACT

Lampides boeticus at Aranda, ACT - 26 Oct 2022
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Lampides boeticus 26 Oct 2022 owenh
Lampides boeticus 26 Oct 2022 KMcCue

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It seemed interested in a nearby dead Cabbage White, alerted me to the dead moth

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trevorpreston wrote:
   27 Oct 2022
Is it just me, or is there more Long-tailed Pea-blues around this year than usual? I've been seeing them in many places where I've never noticed them before.
   27 Oct 2022
Seems to be a lot of sightings on CNM at the moment to support there being good numbers and I even saw my first one ever so surely that's an indicator.
owenh wrote:
   27 Oct 2022
Certainly having a bumper season. Suzi Bond, in the ACT butterfly field guide, notes their status as 'Common, widespread migrant, possibly also resident' also 'As with other migrants, numbers can fluctuate from year to year' which explains it.

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Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Aranda, ACT - 1 Aug 2023 by KMcCue
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Aranda, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by KMcCue
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Jul 2023 by KMcCue
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Aranda, ACT - 17 Jul 2023 by KMcCue
Neosparassus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Badge huntsman) at Aranda, ACT - 11 Jul 2023 by KMcCue
Isotenes miserana (Orange Fruit Borer) at Aranda, ACT - 3 Jul 2023 by KMcCue
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Aranda, ACT - 2 Jul 2023 by KMcCue
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Aranda, ACT - 2 Jul 2023 by KMcCue
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Aranda, ACT - 28 Jun 2023 by KMcCue
Trigonospila sp. (genus) (A Bristle Fly) at Aranda, ACT - 2 Jun 2023 by KMcCue
Chrysolarentia subrectaria (A Geometer moth) at Aranda, ACT - 11 May 2023 by KMcCue
Scioglyptis lyciaria (White-patch Bark Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 22 Apr 2023 by KMcCue
Stenosmylus sp. (genus) (An osmylid lacewing) at Aranda, ACT - 9 Apr 2023 by KMcCue
Monomachus antipodalis (A parasitic wasp) at Aranda, ACT - 9 Apr 2023 by KMcCue
Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order) (Unidentified plant louse) at Aranda, ACT - 6 Apr 2023 by KMcCue
Neuroptera (order) (Unidentified lacewing) at Aranda, ACT - 6 Apr 2023 by KMcCue
Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Apr 2023 by KMcCue
Cryptachaea veruculata (Diamondback comb-footed spider) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Apr 2023 by KMcCue
Pyralis farinalis (Meal Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by KMcCue
Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) at Aranda, ACT - 31 Mar 2023 by KMcCue
Limax maximus (Leopard Slug, Great Grey Slug) at Aranda, ACT - 30 Mar 2023 by KMcCue
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Aranda, ACT - 30 Mar 2023 by KMcCue
Hednota species near grammellus (Pyralid or snout moth) at Aranda, ACT - 30 Mar 2023 by KMcCue
Dasygaster (genus) (A Noctuid moth) at Aranda, ACT - 29 Mar 2023 by KMcCue
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Aranda, ACT - 29 Mar 2023 by KMcCue
Proteuxoa sanguinipuncta (Blood-spotted Noctuid) at Aranda, ACT - 27 Mar 2023 by KMcCue
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Aranda, ACT - 26 Mar 2023 by KMcCue
Lampropholis sp. (Grass Skink) at Aranda, ACT - 26 Mar 2023 by KMcCue
Austrolestes sp. (genus) (Ringtail damselfy) at Aranda, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by KMcCue
Cebysa leucotelus (Australian Bagmoth) at Aranda, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by KMcCue
Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Aranda, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by KMcCue
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 23 Mar 2023 by KMcCue
Poecilometis sp. (genus) (A Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Aranda, ACT - 23 Mar 2023 by KMcCue
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Aranda, ACT - 23 Mar 2023 by KMcCue
Furcatrox (genus) (A Cape-moth) at Aranda, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by KMcCue
Tachystola (genus) at Aranda, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by KMcCue
Proteuxoa sanguinipuncta (Blood-spotted Noctuid) at Aranda, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by KMcCue
Trichoglossus moluccanus (Rainbow Lorikeet) at Aranda, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by KMcCue
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Aranda, ACT - 21 Mar 2023 by KMcCue
Scioglyptis lyciaria (White-patch Bark Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Mar 2023 by KMcCue
Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Aranda, ACT - 18 Mar 2023 by KMcCue
Psilosticha absorpta (Fine-waved Bark Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 18 Mar 2023 by KMcCue
Cheiracanthium sp. (genus) (Unidentified Slender Sac Spider) at Aranda, ACT - 17 Mar 2023 by KMcCue
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Aranda, ACT - 17 Mar 2023 by KMcCue
Cydia pomonella (Codling Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 13 Mar 2023 by KMcCue
Megachile sp. (several subgenera) (Resin Bees) at Aranda, ACT - 12 Mar 2023 by KMcCue
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Aranda, ACT - 12 Mar 2023 by KMcCue
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Aranda, ACT - 10 Mar 2023 by KMcCue
Mutusca brevicornis (A broad-headed bug) at Aranda, ACT - 5 Mar 2023 by KMcCue
Hemiergis talbingoensis (Three-toed Skink) at Aranda, ACT - 3 Mar 2023 by KMcCue
Elhamma australasiae (Elhamma) at Aranda, ACT - 2 Mar 2023 by KMcCue
Diarsia intermixta (Chevron Cutworm, Orange Peel Moth.) at Aranda, ACT - 1 Mar 2023 by KMcCue
Proteuxoa sanguinipuncta (Blood-spotted Noctuid) at Aranda, ACT - 1 Mar 2023 by KMcCue
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Aranda, ACT - 25 Feb 2023 by KMcCue
Steatoda capensis (South African cupboard spider) at Aranda, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by KMcCue
Trichoglossus moluccanus (Rainbow Lorikeet) at Aranda, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by KMcCue
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Aranda, ACT - 22 Feb 2023 by KMcCue
Dasygnathus sp. (genus) (Rhinoceros beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by KMcCue
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Aranda, ACT - 18 Feb 2023 by KMcCue
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Aranda, ACT - 17 Feb 2023 by KMcCue
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Aranda, ACT - 17 Feb 2023 by KMcCue
Porismus strigatus (Pied Lacewing) at Aranda, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by KMcCue
Dermaptera (order) (Earwig) at Aranda, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by KMcCue
Philobota philostaura (A Concealer moth (Philobota group) at Aranda, ACT - 11 Feb 2023 by KMcCue
Heteroteucha occidua (A concealer moth) at Aranda, ACT - 10 Feb 2023 by KMcCue
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Aranda, ACT - 8 Feb 2023 by KMcCue
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Aranda, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by KMcCue
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by KMcCue
Badumna sp. (genus) (Lattice-web spider) at Aranda, ACT - 26 Jan 2023 by KMcCue
Eudynamys orientalis (Pacific Koel) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Jan 2023 by KMcCue
Asthenoptycha sphaltica and nearby species at Aranda, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by KMcCue
Xanthium spinosum (Bathurst Burr) at Aranda, ACT - 13 Jan 2023 by KMcCue
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Aranda, ACT - 12 Jan 2023 by KMcCue
Ardices (genus) (Tiger moth (formerly Spilosoma)) at Aranda, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by KMcCue
Cebysa leucotelus (Australian Bagmoth) at Aranda, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by KMcCue
Bibio imitator (Garden maggot) at Aranda, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by KMcCue
Chloroclystis approximata (Plumed or Cherry Looper) at Aranda, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by KMcCue
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Aranda, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by KMcCue
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by KMcCue
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Aranda, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by KMcCue
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Aranda, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by KMcCue
Dasybasis sp. (genus) (A march fly) at Aranda, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by KMcCue
Halone sinuata (Rock Lichen Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 22 Nov 2022 by KMcCue
Phallus rubicundus (Phallus rubicundus) at Aranda, ACT - 16 Nov 2022 by KMcCue
Eusemocosma pruinosa (Philobota Group Concealer Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 16 Nov 2022 by KMcCue
Cebysa leucotelus (Australian Bagmoth) at Aranda, ACT - 15 Nov 2022 by KMcCue
Lampropholis guichenoti (Common Garden Skink) at Aranda, ACT - 15 Nov 2022 by KMcCue
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Aranda, ACT - 15 Nov 2022 by KMcCue
Lycosidae (family) (Unidentified wolf spider) at Aranda, ACT - 15 Nov 2022 by KMcCue
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Aranda, ACT - 15 Nov 2022 by KMcCue
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Aranda, ACT - 14 Nov 2022 by KMcCue
Sarcophaga sp. (genus) (Flesh fly) at Aranda, ACT - 13 Nov 2022 by KMcCue
Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Aranda, ACT - 13 Nov 2022 by KMcCue
Phrissogonus laticostata (Apple looper moth) at Aranda, ACT - 13 Nov 2022 by KMcCue
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Aranda, ACT - 11 Nov 2022 by KMcCue
Dasypodia selenophora (Southern old lady moth) at Aranda, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by KMcCue
Lepidoptera unclassified ADULT moth (Unidentified - Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 8 Nov 2022 by KMcCue
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Aranda, ACT - 8 Nov 2022 by KMcCue
Galleria mellonella (Greater Wax Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 3 Nov 2022 by KMcCue
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Aranda, ACT - 3 Nov 2022 by KMcCue

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  • 26 Oct 2022 02:03 PM Recorded on
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