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Chrysolina quadrigemina

Greater St Johns Wort beetle at Acton, ACT

Chrysolina quadrigemina at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022
Chrysolina quadrigemina at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022
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Chrysolina quadrigemina 13 Nov 2022 AlisonMilton

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Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Acton, ACT - 22 Sep 2023 by Pirom Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 16 Jun 2023 by Thurstan Limoniidae (family) (Unknown Limoniid Crane Fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by JohnBundock Geron sp. (genus) (Slender Bee Fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Mar 2023 by RodDeb Austrotephritis fuscata (A fruit fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2023 by AndyRussell Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Acton, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by Tammy Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by RodDeb Eristalis tenax (Drone fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2022 by RodDeb Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2022 by RodDeb Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by RodDeb Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by RodDeb Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by RodDeb Torbia viridissima (Gum Leaf Katydid) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton Lampropholis guichenoti (Common Garden Skink) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton Lepidoscia (genus) IMMATURE (Unidentified Cone Case Moth larva, pupa, or case) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton Eurymeloides bicincta (Gumtree hopper) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton Calomela vittata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton Accipiter novaehollandiae (Grey Goshawk) at Acton, ACT - 1 May 2022 by KarinNeufeld Gambusia holbrooki (Gambusia, Plague minnow, Mosquito fish) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2022 by MatthewFrawley Megachile apicata at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2022 by Roger Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Acton, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Roger Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Acton, ACT - 4 Aug 2021 by HelenCross Epipaschiinae immature unidentifiedspecies (subfamily) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Acton, ACT - 18 Feb 2021 by jbromilow50 Gastrophora henricaria (Fallen-bark Looper, Beautiful Leaf Moth) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2021 by Jubeyjubes Balaana sp. (genus) (Bee Fly) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2021 by HelenCross Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 17 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton Eurymeloides bicincta (Gumtree hopper) at Acton, ACT - 17 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton Hyalarcta huebneri (Leafy Case Moth) at Acton, ACT - 17 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Acton, ACT - 17 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2020 by RodDeb Rivellia sp. (genus) (Signal fly) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2020 by RodDeb Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton Hylaeus (Gnathoprosopoides) bituberculatus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by PeterA Lophyrotoma interrupta (Cattle Poisoning Sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by PeterA Pycnoporus coccineus (Scarlet Bracket) at Acton, ACT - 28 May 2020 by Alison Milton Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2020 by RodDeb Austrosciapus connexus (Green long-legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2020 by RodDeb Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2020 by RodDeb Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2020 by RodDeb Eumeninae (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2020 by RodDeb Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jan 2020 by Christine Cherax destructor (Common Yabby) at Acton, ACT - 18 Jan 2020 by GeoffRobertson Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by TimL Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 1 Dec 2019 by HarveyPerkins Euryglossa ephippiata (Saddleback Euryglossine Bee) at Acton, ACT - 6 Nov 2019 by PeterA Hylaeus (Gnathoprosopoides) bituberculatus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 6 Nov 2019 by PeterA Myrmecia pyriformis (A Bull ant) at Acton, ACT - 13 Oct 2019 by TimL Melobasis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Melobasis jewel Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 26 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton Orgyia anartoides (Painted Apple Moth) at Acton, ACT - 26 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton Belenois java (Caper White) at Acton, ACT - 18 Sep 2019 by PeterR Pergidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 24 May 2019 by HelenCross Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 23 Apr 2019 by RodDeb Psychodidae sp. (family) (Moth Fly, Drain Fly) at Acton, ACT - 23 Apr 2019 by RodDeb Austrosciapus connexus (Green long-legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 23 Apr 2019 by RodDeb Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 17 Apr 2019 by Alison Milton Cuspicona sp. (genus) (Shield bug) at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2019 by TimL Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 24 Mar 2019 by JudithRoach Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 15 Mar 2019 by Alison Milton Pristomerus sp. (genus) (An ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 8 Mar 2019 by TimL Austroscolia soror (Blue Flower Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton Eumeninae (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton Thyreus caeruleopunctatus (Chequered cuckoo bee) at Acton, ACT - 10 Feb 2019 by Harrisi Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 10 Feb 2019 by TimL Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 16 Jan 2019 by Alison Milton Lemodes coccinea (Scarlet ant beetle) at Acton, ACT - 30 Dec 2018 by TimL Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 9 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by AlisonMilton Eleale aspera (Clerid beetle) at Acton, ACT - 10 Nov 2018 by TimL Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 4 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton Mictis profana (Crusader Bug) at Acton, ACT - 4 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton Lipotriches (Austronomia) ferricauda (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 4 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton Celaenia distincta (A bird-dropping spider) at Acton, ACT - 18 Oct 2018 by HelenCross Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Acton, ACT - 13 Oct 2018 by BIrdsinCanberra Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) at Acton, ACT - 13 Oct 2018 by BIrdsinCanberra Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Acton, ACT - 27 Sep 2018 by Alison Milton Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Acton, ACT - 1 Aug 2018 by Alison Milton Haliaeetus leucogaster (White-bellied Sea-Eagle) at Acton, ACT - 15 May 2018 by RodDeb Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2018 by RodDeb Cetratus rubropunctatus (Long green crab spider) at Acton, ACT - 5 Apr 2018 by RodDeb Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 5 Feb 2018 by RodDeb Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Acton, ACT - 11 Nov 2017 by cf17 Acacia melanoxylon (Blackwood) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jun 2015 by JohnLaSalle Acacia baileyana (Cootamundra Wattle, Golden Mimosa) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jun 2015 by JohnLaSalle Leucochrysum albicans subsp. tricolor (Hoary Sunray) at Acton, ACT - 22 Oct 2014 by MichaelMulvaney
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Acton, ACT - 22 Sep 2023 by Pirom
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 16 Jun 2023 by Thurstan
Limoniidae (family) (Unknown Limoniid Crane Fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by JohnBundock
Geron sp. (genus) (Slender Bee Fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Mar 2023 by RodDeb
Austrotephritis fuscata (A fruit fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2023 by AndyRussell
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Acton, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by Tammy
Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Eristalis tenax (Drone fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by RodDeb
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by RodDeb
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by RodDeb
Torbia viridissima (Gum Leaf Katydid) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Lampropholis guichenoti (Common Garden Skink) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Lepidoscia (genus) IMMATURE (Unidentified Cone Case Moth larva, pupa, or case) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Eurymeloides bicincta (Gumtree hopper) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Calomela vittata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Accipiter novaehollandiae (Grey Goshawk) at Acton, ACT - 1 May 2022 by KarinNeufeld
Gambusia holbrooki (Gambusia, Plague minnow, Mosquito fish) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Megachile apicata at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2022 by Roger
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Acton, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Roger
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Acton, ACT - 4 Aug 2021 by HelenCross
Epipaschiinae immature unidentifiedspecies (subfamily) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Acton, ACT - 18 Feb 2021 by jbromilow50
Gastrophora henricaria (Fallen-bark Looper, Beautiful Leaf Moth) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2021 by Jubeyjubes
Balaana sp. (genus) (Bee Fly) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2021 by HelenCross
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 17 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Eurymeloides bicincta (Gumtree hopper) at Acton, ACT - 17 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Hyalarcta huebneri (Leafy Case Moth) at Acton, ACT - 17 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Acton, ACT - 17 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Rivellia sp. (genus) (Signal fly) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Hylaeus (Gnathoprosopoides) bituberculatus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by PeterA
Lophyrotoma interrupta (Cattle Poisoning Sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by PeterA
Pycnoporus coccineus (Scarlet Bracket) at Acton, ACT - 28 May 2020 by Alison Milton
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Austrosciapus connexus (Green long-legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Eumeninae (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jan 2020 by Christine
Cherax destructor (Common Yabby) at Acton, ACT - 18 Jan 2020 by GeoffRobertson
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by TimL
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 1 Dec 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Euryglossa ephippiata (Saddleback Euryglossine Bee) at Acton, ACT - 6 Nov 2019 by PeterA
Hylaeus (Gnathoprosopoides) bituberculatus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 6 Nov 2019 by PeterA
Myrmecia pyriformis (A Bull ant) at Acton, ACT - 13 Oct 2019 by TimL
Melobasis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Melobasis jewel Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 26 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton
Orgyia anartoides (Painted Apple Moth) at Acton, ACT - 26 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton
Belenois java (Caper White) at Acton, ACT - 18 Sep 2019 by PeterR
Pergidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 24 May 2019 by HelenCross
Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 23 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Psychodidae sp. (family) (Moth Fly, Drain Fly) at Acton, ACT - 23 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Austrosciapus connexus (Green long-legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 23 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 17 Apr 2019 by Alison Milton
Cuspicona sp. (genus) (Shield bug) at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2019 by TimL
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 24 Mar 2019 by JudithRoach
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 15 Mar 2019 by Alison Milton
Pristomerus sp. (genus) (An ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 8 Mar 2019 by TimL
Austroscolia soror (Blue Flower Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Eumeninae (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Thyreus caeruleopunctatus (Chequered cuckoo bee) at Acton, ACT - 10 Feb 2019 by Harrisi
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 10 Feb 2019 by TimL
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 16 Jan 2019 by Alison Milton
Lemodes coccinea (Scarlet ant beetle) at Acton, ACT - 30 Dec 2018 by TimL
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 9 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by AlisonMilton
Eleale aspera (Clerid beetle) at Acton, ACT - 10 Nov 2018 by TimL
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 4 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton
Mictis profana (Crusader Bug) at Acton, ACT - 4 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton
Lipotriches (Austronomia) ferricauda (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 4 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton
Celaenia distincta (A bird-dropping spider) at Acton, ACT - 18 Oct 2018 by HelenCross
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Acton, ACT - 13 Oct 2018 by BIrdsinCanberra
Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) at Acton, ACT - 13 Oct 2018 by BIrdsinCanberra
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Acton, ACT - 27 Sep 2018 by Alison Milton
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Acton, ACT - 1 Aug 2018 by Alison Milton
Haliaeetus leucogaster (White-bellied Sea-Eagle) at Acton, ACT - 15 May 2018 by RodDeb
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2018 by RodDeb
Cetratus rubropunctatus (Long green crab spider) at Acton, ACT - 5 Apr 2018 by RodDeb
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 5 Feb 2018 by RodDeb
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Acton, ACT - 11 Nov 2017 by cf17
Acacia melanoxylon (Blackwood) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jun 2015 by JohnLaSalle
Acacia baileyana (Cootamundra Wattle, Golden Mimosa) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jun 2015 by JohnLaSalle
Leucochrysum albicans subsp. tricolor (Hoary Sunray) at Acton, ACT - 22 Oct 2014 by MichaelMulvaney

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Species information

  • Chrysolina quadrigemina Scientific name
  • Greater St Johns Wort beetle Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 7 Abundance
  • 12 Nov 2022 04:16 PM Recorded on
  • AlisonMilton Recorded by

Additional information

  • St Johns Wort Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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