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Leptotarsus (Macromastix) costalis

Common Brown Crane Fly at Cook, ACT

Leptotarsus (Macromastix) costalis at Cook, ACT - 26 Nov 2022
Leptotarsus (Macromastix) costalis at Cook, ACT - 26 Nov 2022
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Leptotarsus (Macromastix) costalis 8 Dec 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Leptotarsus (Macromastix) costalis 5 Dec 2022 CathB

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Olbonoma triptycha (Chezela Group) at Cook, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by CathB Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Cook, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by CathB Cadmus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Cadmus leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by CathB Coccinellidae sp. (family) (Unidentified lady beetle) at Cook, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by CathB Amyema miquelii (Box Mistletoe) at Cook, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by CathB Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Cook, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by CathB Poneridia macdonaldi (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by CathB Glyphipterix perimetalla (Five-bar Sedge-moth) at Cook, ACT - 19 Dec 2022 by CathB Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Cook, ACT - 8 Dec 2022 by SarahHnatiuk Tipanaea patulella (A Crambid moth) at Cook, ACT - 26 Nov 2022 by CathB Meranoplus sp. (genus) (Shield Ant) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by CathB Epiphyas postvittana (Light Brown Apple Moth) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by CathB Amblyopone sp. (genus) (Slow ant) at Cook, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Parakontikia ventrolineata (Stripe-bellied flatworm) at Cook, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Trichoderma 'green fluffy' at Cook, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Phlebiopsis crassa (A corticioid or paint fungi) at Cook, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Ericrypsina chorodoxa (A Chezela group moth) at Cook, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Milax gagates (Black-keeled Slug) at Cook, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Caenoplana bicolor (Two-tone Planarian) at Cook, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Aulacocyclus edentulus (Passalid beetle) at Cook, ACT - 7 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Cook, ACT - 26 Apr 2022 by drakes Simaethula sp. (genus) (A jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 24 Feb 2022 by CathB Peritropha oligodrachma (A twig moth) at Cook, ACT - 24 Feb 2022 by CathB Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at Cook, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by drakes Haloragis heterophylla (Variable Raspwort) at Cook, ACT - 2 Feb 2022 by drakes Epicyme rubropunctaria (Red-spotted Delicate) at Cook, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by drakes Cyperus sphaeroideus (Scented Sedge) at Cook, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by drakes Lythrum hyssopifolia (Small Loosestrife) at Cook, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by drakes Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Cook, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by drakes Tragopogon porrifolius subsp. porrifolius (Salsify, Oyster Plant) at Cook, ACT - 18 Jan 2022 by drakes Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Cook, ACT - 18 Jan 2022 by drakes Bombyliidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Bee fly) at Cook, ACT - 17 Jan 2022 by drakes Cyperus sanguinolentus (A Sedge) at Cook, ACT - 17 Jan 2022 by drakes Pinara cana (Neat Pinara) at Cook, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by CathB Araneus circulissparsus (species group) (Speckled Orb-weaver) at Cook, ACT - 10 Jan 2022 by CathB Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2022 by CathB Chrysopidae (family) (Unidentified Green lacewing) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2022 by CathB Cadmus (Brachycaulus) ferrugineus (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 1 Jan 2022 by CathB Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 21 Dec 2021 by CathB Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 21 Dec 2021 by CathB Cadmus (Brachycaulus) ferrugineus (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 20 Dec 2021 by CathB Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 6 Dec 2021 by CathB Sphaerophoria macrogaster (Hover Fly) at Cook, ACT - 6 Dec 2021 by CathB Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Cook, ACT - 6 Dec 2021 by CathB Cytaea severa (Severe Cytaea) at Cook, ACT - 2 Dec 2021 by CathB Sisyrinchium rosulatum (Scourweed) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2021 by drakes Juncus sp. (A Rush) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2021 by drakes Drosera gunniana at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2021 by drakes Isotoma fluviatilis subsp. australis (Swamp Isotome) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2021 by drakes Isolepis levynsiana (Tiny Flat-sedge) at Cook, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by CathB Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Cook, ACT - 25 Oct 2021 by CathB Heliocosma (genus) (A Tortricid moth) at Cook, ACT - 22 Oct 2021 by CathB Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 22 Oct 2021 by CathB Isolepis sp. (Club-rush) at Cook, ACT - 22 Oct 2021 by CathB Bethylidae sp. (family) (Bethylid wasp) at Cook, ACT - 5 Oct 2021 by CathB Asperula conferta (Common Woodruff) at Cook, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by drakes Macrolepiota sp. at Cook, ACT - 15 Apr 2021 by CathB Thalaina clara (Clara's Satin Moth) at Cook, ACT - 15 Apr 2021 by CathB Coccinellidae sp. (family) (Unidentified lady beetle) at Cook, ACT - 9 Feb 2021 by CathB Paropsisterna decolorata (A Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 23 Jan 2021 by CathB Geranium solanderi var. solanderi (Native Geranium) at Cook, ACT - 6 Dec 2020 by drakes Bembidion sp. (genus) (Carab beetle) at Cook, ACT - 22 Nov 2020 by CathB Eleocharis atricha (Tuber Spikerush) at Cook, ACT - 21 Nov 2020 by CathB Stylidium despectum (Small Trigger Plant) at Cook, ACT - 21 Nov 2020 by CathB Linaria pelisseriana (Pelisser's Toadflax) at Cook, ACT - 14 Oct 2020 by drakes Panicum capillare or P. hillmanii (An exotic invasive panic grass) at Cook, ACT - 26 May 2020 by CathB Zodariidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Ant spider or Spotted ground spider) at Cook, ACT - 4 May 2020 by CathB Noctuidae unclassified IMMATURE moth (Immature Noctuidae Moth) at Cook, ACT - 3 Apr 2020 by CathB Pergagrapta polita (Sawfly) at Cook, ACT - 6 Mar 2020 by CathB Panicum capillare or P. hillmanii (An exotic invasive panic grass) at Cook, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by CathB Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Cook, ACT - 27 Feb 2020 by CathB Meranoplus sp. (genus) (Shield Ant) at Cook, ACT - 17 Feb 2020 by CathB Glenoleon meteoricus (Patch-wing Glenoleon) at Cook, ACT - 6 Feb 2020 by CathB Meranoplus sp. (genus) (Shield Ant) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2020 by CathB Meranoplus sp. (genus) (Shield Ant) at Cook, ACT - 18 Jan 2020 by CathB Austroicetes sp. (genus) (A grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 18 Jan 2020 by CathB Syllitus grammicus (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at Cook, ACT - 18 Jan 2020 by CathB Pheidole sp. (genus) (Seed-harvesting ant) at Cook, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by CathB Australiphthiria (genus) (Bee fly) at Cook, ACT - 5 Nov 2019 by CathB Phasia sp. (genus) (A bristle fly) at Cook, ACT - 5 Nov 2019 by CathB Lomandra filiformis subsp. coriacea (Wattle Matrush) at Cook, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by CathB Lophyrotoma analis (Sawfly, Ironbark Sawfly) at Cook, ACT - 2 Oct 2019 by CathB Perunga ochracea (Perunga grasshopper, Cross-dressing Grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 29 Sep 2019 by CathB Cheilanthes sieberi (Rock Fern) at Cook, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by CathB Endotricha pyrosalis (A Pyralid moth) at Cook, ACT - 27 Jan 2019 by CathB Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Cook, ACT - 25 Jan 2019 by CathB Mutusca brevicornis (A broad-headed bug) at Cook, ACT - 21 Jan 2019 by CathB Poa labillardierei (Common Tussock Grass, River Tussock Grass) at Cook, ACT - 15 Jan 2019 by CathB Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Cook, ACT - 7 Jan 2019 by CathB Platyzosteria melanaria (Common Eastern Litter Runner) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2019 by CathB Hypoxis hygrometrica var. villosisepala (Golden Weather-grass) at Cook, ACT - 24 Dec 2018 by CathB Isotoma fluviatilis subsp. australis (Swamp Isotome) at Cook, ACT - 22 Dec 2018 by CathB Adelium pustulosum (Darkling beetle) at Cook, ACT - 19 Dec 2018 by CathB Lomandra filiformis (Wattle Mat-rush) at Cook, ACT - 27 Nov 2018 by CathB Geranium solanderi var. solanderi (Native Geranium) at Cook, ACT - 27 Nov 2018 by CathB Hypericum gramineum (Small St Johns Wort) at Cook, ACT - 26 Nov 2018 by CathB Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2018 by CathB Dicranolaius villosus (Melyrid flower beetle) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2018 by CathB Caesia calliantha (Blue Grass-lily) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2018 by CathB Carex breviculmis (Short-Stem Sedge) at Cook, ACT - 16 Sep 2018 by CathB
Olbonoma triptycha (Chezela Group) at Cook, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by CathB
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Cook, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by CathB
Cadmus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Cadmus leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by CathB
Coccinellidae sp. (family) (Unidentified lady beetle) at Cook, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by CathB
Amyema miquelii (Box Mistletoe) at Cook, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by CathB
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Cook, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by CathB
Poneridia macdonaldi (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by CathB
Glyphipterix perimetalla (Five-bar Sedge-moth) at Cook, ACT - 19 Dec 2022 by CathB
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Cook, ACT - 8 Dec 2022 by SarahHnatiuk
Tipanaea patulella (A Crambid moth) at Cook, ACT - 26 Nov 2022 by CathB
Meranoplus sp. (genus) (Shield Ant) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by CathB
Epiphyas postvittana (Light Brown Apple Moth) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by CathB
Amblyopone sp. (genus) (Slow ant) at Cook, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Parakontikia ventrolineata (Stripe-bellied flatworm) at Cook, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Trichoderma 'green fluffy' at Cook, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Phlebiopsis crassa (A corticioid or paint fungi) at Cook, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Ericrypsina chorodoxa (A Chezela group moth) at Cook, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Milax gagates (Black-keeled Slug) at Cook, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Caenoplana bicolor (Two-tone Planarian) at Cook, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Aulacocyclus edentulus (Passalid beetle) at Cook, ACT - 7 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Cook, ACT - 26 Apr 2022 by drakes
Simaethula sp. (genus) (A jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 24 Feb 2022 by CathB
Peritropha oligodrachma (A twig moth) at Cook, ACT - 24 Feb 2022 by CathB
Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at Cook, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by drakes
Haloragis heterophylla (Variable Raspwort) at Cook, ACT - 2 Feb 2022 by drakes
Epicyme rubropunctaria (Red-spotted Delicate) at Cook, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by drakes
Cyperus sphaeroideus (Scented Sedge) at Cook, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by drakes
Lythrum hyssopifolia (Small Loosestrife) at Cook, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by drakes
Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Cook, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by drakes
Tragopogon porrifolius subsp. porrifolius (Salsify, Oyster Plant) at Cook, ACT - 18 Jan 2022 by drakes
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Cook, ACT - 18 Jan 2022 by drakes
Bombyliidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Bee fly) at Cook, ACT - 17 Jan 2022 by drakes
Cyperus sanguinolentus (A Sedge) at Cook, ACT - 17 Jan 2022 by drakes
Pinara cana (Neat Pinara) at Cook, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by CathB
Araneus circulissparsus (species group) (Speckled Orb-weaver) at Cook, ACT - 10 Jan 2022 by CathB
Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2022 by CathB
Chrysopidae (family) (Unidentified Green lacewing) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2022 by CathB
Cadmus (Brachycaulus) ferrugineus (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 1 Jan 2022 by CathB
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 21 Dec 2021 by CathB
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 21 Dec 2021 by CathB
Cadmus (Brachycaulus) ferrugineus (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 20 Dec 2021 by CathB
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 6 Dec 2021 by CathB
Sphaerophoria macrogaster (Hover Fly) at Cook, ACT - 6 Dec 2021 by CathB
Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Cook, ACT - 6 Dec 2021 by CathB
Cytaea severa (Severe Cytaea) at Cook, ACT - 2 Dec 2021 by CathB
Sisyrinchium rosulatum (Scourweed) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2021 by drakes
Juncus sp. (A Rush) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2021 by drakes
Drosera gunniana at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2021 by drakes
Isotoma fluviatilis subsp. australis (Swamp Isotome) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2021 by drakes
Isolepis levynsiana (Tiny Flat-sedge) at Cook, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by CathB
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Cook, ACT - 25 Oct 2021 by CathB
Heliocosma (genus) (A Tortricid moth) at Cook, ACT - 22 Oct 2021 by CathB
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 22 Oct 2021 by CathB
Isolepis sp. (Club-rush) at Cook, ACT - 22 Oct 2021 by CathB
Bethylidae sp. (family) (Bethylid wasp) at Cook, ACT - 5 Oct 2021 by CathB
Asperula conferta (Common Woodruff) at Cook, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by drakes
Macrolepiota sp. at Cook, ACT - 15 Apr 2021 by CathB
Thalaina clara (Clara's Satin Moth) at Cook, ACT - 15 Apr 2021 by CathB
Coccinellidae sp. (family) (Unidentified lady beetle) at Cook, ACT - 9 Feb 2021 by CathB
Paropsisterna decolorata (A Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 23 Jan 2021 by CathB
Geranium solanderi var. solanderi (Native Geranium) at Cook, ACT - 6 Dec 2020 by drakes
Bembidion sp. (genus) (Carab beetle) at Cook, ACT - 22 Nov 2020 by CathB
Eleocharis atricha (Tuber Spikerush) at Cook, ACT - 21 Nov 2020 by CathB
Stylidium despectum (Small Trigger Plant) at Cook, ACT - 21 Nov 2020 by CathB
Linaria pelisseriana (Pelisser's Toadflax) at Cook, ACT - 14 Oct 2020 by drakes
Panicum capillare or P. hillmanii (An exotic invasive panic grass) at Cook, ACT - 26 May 2020 by CathB
Zodariidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Ant spider or Spotted ground spider) at Cook, ACT - 4 May 2020 by CathB
Noctuidae unclassified IMMATURE moth (Immature Noctuidae Moth) at Cook, ACT - 3 Apr 2020 by CathB
Pergagrapta polita (Sawfly) at Cook, ACT - 6 Mar 2020 by CathB
Panicum capillare or P. hillmanii (An exotic invasive panic grass) at Cook, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by CathB
Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Cook, ACT - 27 Feb 2020 by CathB
Meranoplus sp. (genus) (Shield Ant) at Cook, ACT - 17 Feb 2020 by CathB
Glenoleon meteoricus (Patch-wing Glenoleon) at Cook, ACT - 6 Feb 2020 by CathB
Meranoplus sp. (genus) (Shield Ant) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2020 by CathB
Meranoplus sp. (genus) (Shield Ant) at Cook, ACT - 18 Jan 2020 by CathB
Austroicetes sp. (genus) (A grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 18 Jan 2020 by CathB
Syllitus grammicus (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at Cook, ACT - 18 Jan 2020 by CathB
Pheidole sp. (genus) (Seed-harvesting ant) at Cook, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by CathB
Australiphthiria (genus) (Bee fly) at Cook, ACT - 5 Nov 2019 by CathB
Phasia sp. (genus) (A bristle fly) at Cook, ACT - 5 Nov 2019 by CathB
Lomandra filiformis subsp. coriacea (Wattle Matrush) at Cook, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by CathB
Lophyrotoma analis (Sawfly, Ironbark Sawfly) at Cook, ACT - 2 Oct 2019 by CathB
Perunga ochracea (Perunga grasshopper, Cross-dressing Grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 29 Sep 2019 by CathB
Cheilanthes sieberi (Rock Fern) at Cook, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by CathB
Endotricha pyrosalis (A Pyralid moth) at Cook, ACT - 27 Jan 2019 by CathB
Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Cook, ACT - 25 Jan 2019 by CathB
Mutusca brevicornis (A broad-headed bug) at Cook, ACT - 21 Jan 2019 by CathB
Poa labillardierei (Common Tussock Grass, River Tussock Grass) at Cook, ACT - 15 Jan 2019 by CathB
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Cook, ACT - 7 Jan 2019 by CathB
Platyzosteria melanaria (Common Eastern Litter Runner) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2019 by CathB
Hypoxis hygrometrica var. villosisepala (Golden Weather-grass) at Cook, ACT - 24 Dec 2018 by CathB
Isotoma fluviatilis subsp. australis (Swamp Isotome) at Cook, ACT - 22 Dec 2018 by CathB
Adelium pustulosum (Darkling beetle) at Cook, ACT - 19 Dec 2018 by CathB
Lomandra filiformis (Wattle Mat-rush) at Cook, ACT - 27 Nov 2018 by CathB
Geranium solanderi var. solanderi (Native Geranium) at Cook, ACT - 27 Nov 2018 by CathB
Hypericum gramineum (Small St Johns Wort) at Cook, ACT - 26 Nov 2018 by CathB
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2018 by CathB
Dicranolaius villosus (Melyrid flower beetle) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2018 by CathB
Caesia calliantha (Blue Grass-lily) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2018 by CathB
Carex breviculmis (Short-Stem Sedge) at Cook, ACT - 16 Sep 2018 by CathB

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Location information

Species information

  • Leptotarsus (Macromastix) costalis Scientific name
  • Common Brown Crane Fly Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 26 Nov 2022 12:05 PM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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