Melangyna viridiceps

1 Hover fly at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Melangyna viridiceps at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Oct 2022
Melangyna viridiceps at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Oct 2022
Melangyna viridiceps at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Oct 2022
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Identification history

Melangyna viridiceps 1 Nov 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Melangyna viridiceps 31 Oct 2022 MatthewFrawley

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Erina acasta (Blotched Dusky-blue) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Aug 2022 by DPRees125
Oudemansiella gigaspora group (Rooting Shank) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 May 2022 by YellowButton
Evaniidae (family) (Hatchet wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Jan 2022 by Roger
Edusella sp. (genus) (A leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Jan 2022 by Roger
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Dec 2021 by Roger
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Dec 2021 by Roger
Diphucrania acuducta (Acuducta jewel beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Nov 2021 by Roger
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Nov 2021 by Roger
Calytrix tetragona (Common Fringe-myrtle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Nov 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Grevillea alpina (Mountain Grevillea / Cat's Claws Grevillea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Nov 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Stylidium graminifolium (grass triggerplant) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Nov 2021 by AJB
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 7 Nov 2021 by Harrisi
Acacia genistifolia (Early Wattle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Oct 2021 by Jenny54
Acacia genistifolia (Early Wattle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Oct 2021 by Jenny54
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 20 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Aphaenogaster longiceps (Funnel ant) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 20 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Plebs eburnus (Eastern bush orb-weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 20 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 20 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Rainbowia sp. (genus) (A mite) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 20 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Conoeca guildingi (A case moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 20 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 20 Oct 2021 by Roger
Cryptachaea veruculata (Diamondback comb-footed spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 20 Oct 2021 by Roger
Porrostoma sp. (genus) (Lycid, Net-winged beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 20 Oct 2021 by Roger
Arasia mollicoma (Flat-white Jumping Spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Oct 2021 by Roger
Aphaenogaster longiceps (Funnel ant) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Oct 2021 by Roger
Tmarus marmoreus (Marbled crab spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Oct 2021 by Roger
Paropsisterna laesa species complex (Laesa leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Oct 2021 by Roger
Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by Roger
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by Roger
Paraphylax anax (Red Ichneumon Wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 7 Oct 2021 by Roger
Dillwynia phylicoides (A Parrot-pea) at Watson, ACT - 2 Oct 2021 by Jenny54
Theridiidae (family) (Comb-footed spider) at Downer, ACT - 1 Oct 2021 by Roger
Venatrix pictiventris (Four-spotted Huntress) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Oct 2021 by Roger
Myrmarachne luctuosa (Polyrachis Ant Mimic Spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Oct 2021 by Roger
Stylidium sp. (Trigger Plant) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Sep 2021 by Roger
Melobasis thoracica (A jewel beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Sep 2021 by Harrisi
Melobasis obscurella (Obscurella jewel beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Sep 2021 by Harrisi
Cosmodes elegans (Green Blotched Moth) at Watson, ACT - 23 Sep 2021 by MattFox
Heteronyx dimidiatus (Dimidiatus scarab beetle) at Downer, ACT - 22 Aug 2021 by Harrisi
Jotus auripes (Jumping spider) at Downer, ACT - 31 May 2021 by Tapirlord
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Downer, ACT - 31 May 2021 by Tapirlord
Gnaphosidae (family) (Ground spider) at Downer, ACT - 27 Apr 2021 by trevorpreston
Dillwynia phylicoides (A Parrot-pea) at Downer, ACT - 7 Mar 2021 by Harrisi
Balta spuria (A Balta Cockroach) at Downer, ACT - 7 Mar 2021 by Harrisi
Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at Downer, ACT - 19 Jan 2021 by Tdoh
Eurepa marginipennis (Mottled bush cricket) at Downer, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by Harrisi
Perga sp. (genus) (Sawfly or Spitfire) at Downer, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by Tdoh
Rytidosperma pallidum (Red-anther Wallaby Grass) at Downer, ACT - 17 Nov 2020 by RWPurdie
Lipotriches (Austronomia) ferricauda (Halictid bee) at Downer, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by Harrisi
Castiarina sexplagiata (Jewel beetle) at Downer, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by Harrisi
Castiarina decemmaculata (Ten-spot Jewel Beetle) at Downer, ACT - 1 Nov 2020 by Harrisi
Oroderes humeralis (A longhorn beetle) at Downer, ACT - 1 Nov 2020 by Harrisi
Tropis sp. (genus) (Longhorn or longicorn beetle) at Downer, ACT - 1 Nov 2020 by Harrisi
Melobasis thoracica (A jewel beetle) at Downer, ACT - 30 Oct 2020 by Harrisi
Antictenia punctunculus (A geometer moth) at Downer, ACT - 30 Oct 2020 by Harrisi
Harpobittacus australis (Hangingfly) at Downer, ACT - 30 Oct 2020 by Harrisi
Sarcophagidae sp. (family) (Unidentified flesh fly) at Watson, ACT - 12 Oct 2020 by Harrisi
Rhinotia haemoptera (Lycid-mimic belid weevil, Slender Red Weevil) at Downer, ACT - 4 Oct 2020 by Harrisi
Jotus auripes (Jumping spider) at Hackett, ACT - 17 May 2020 by Harrisi
Apiocera sp. (genus) (A flower loving fly) at Hackett, ACT - 10 Oct 2019 by Harrisi
Melobasis thoracica (A jewel beetle) at Hackett, ACT - 10 Oct 2019 by Harrisi
Conoeca guildingi (A case moth) at Hackett, ACT - 28 Sep 2019 by RWPurdie
Grevillea alpina (Mountain Grevillea / Cat's Claws Grevillea) at Hackett, ACT - 28 Sep 2019 by RWPurdie
Clania lewinii & similar Casemoths (Parallel stick Case Moths) at Hackett, ACT - 28 Sep 2019 by RWPurdie
Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at Hackett, ACT - 2 Sep 2019 by Harrisi
Epidesmia (genus) (Epidesmia moth) at Hackett, ACT - 2 Sep 2019 by Harrisi
Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order) (Unidentified plant louse) at Hackett, ACT - 8 Aug 2019 by Harrisi
Opiliones (order) (Unidentified harvestman) at Hackett, ACT - 8 Aug 2019 by Harrisi
Polyphrades paganus (A weevil) at Hackett, ACT - 8 Aug 2019 by Harrisi
Trichiocercus sparshalli (Sparshall's Moth) at Downer, ACT - 8 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at Downer, ACT - 8 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Nearcha aridaria (An Oenochromine moth) at Downer, ACT - 8 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Psilosticha pristis (Little Brown Bark Moth) at Downer, ACT - 8 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Fisera eribola (Orange-hooded Crest-moth) at Downer, ACT - 8 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Stenocotis sp. (genus) (A Leafhopper) at Hackett, ACT - 8 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Senostoma sp. (genus) (A parasitoid tachinid fly) at Hackett, ACT - 8 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Smyriodes undescribed species nr aplectaria at Downer, ACT - 8 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Hackett, ACT - 8 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Faveria tritalis (Couchgrass Webworm) at Downer, ACT - 8 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Proteuxoa restituta (Black-bodied Noctuid) at Downer, ACT - 8 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Stibaroma undescribed species (A Line-moth) at Hackett, ACT - 8 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Nearcha aridaria (An Oenochromine moth) at Downer, ACT - 8 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Lophopepla undescribed species (A concealer moth) at Downer, ACT - 8 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Meritastis pyrosemana (A Tortricid moth) at Downer, ACT - 8 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Scoparia spelaea (a Crambid moth) at Downer, ACT - 8 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Euproctis baliolalis (Browntail Gum Moth) at Downer, ACT - 8 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Rayieria sp. (genus) (Mirid plant bug) at Hackett, ACT - 8 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Downer, ACT - 8 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Threnosia heminephes (Halved Footman) at Downer, ACT - 8 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Eupselia carpocapsella (Common Eupselia Moth) at Downer, ACT - 8 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Hackett, ACT - 8 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Hednota species near grammellus (Pyralid or snout moth) at Downer, ACT - 8 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Dianella revoluta var. revoluta (Black-Anther Flax Lily) at Hackett, ACT - 21 Nov 2018 by AaronClausen
Gastrinodes argoplaca (Cryptic Bark Moth) at Hackett, ACT - 17 Apr 2018 by melanoxylon
Gastrinodes bitaeniaria (Buff Bark Moth) at Hackett, ACT - 17 Apr 2018 by melanoxylon
Poecilasthena pulchraria (Australian Cranberry Moth) at Hackett, ACT - 17 Apr 2018 by melanoxylon
Smyriodes undescribed species nr aplectaria at Hackett, ACT - 17 Apr 2018 by melanoxylon
Anachloris uncinata (Hook-winged Carpet) at Hackett, ACT - 17 Apr 2018 by Bron
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Hackett, ACT - 17 Apr 2018 by melanoxylon

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Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 30 Oct 2022 11:22 AM Recorded on
  • MatthewFrawley Recorded by

Additional information

  • Leptospermum multicaule Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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