Chauliognathus lugubris

Plague Soldier Beetle at Higgins, ACT

Chauliognathus lugubris at Higgins, ACT - 15 Dec 2022
Chauliognathus lugubris at Higgins, ACT - 15 Dec 2022
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Chauliognathus lugubris 19 Dec 2022 AlisonMilton

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Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Cryptocephalinae (sub-family) (A case-bearing leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Stathmopoda melanochra (An Oecophorid moth (Eriococcus caterpillar)) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Heteronyx sp. (genus) (Scarab beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Leistomorpha brontoscopa (A concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Isochorista panaeolana (A Tortricid moth) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Muscidae (family) (Unidentified muscid fly) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Araneus hamiltoni (Hamilton's Orb Weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Altica sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Heteronyx sp. (genus) (Scarab beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Sarothrocrepis civica (An arboreal 'ground' beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Peltoschema delicatulum (Leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mealybug ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Opisthoncus serratofasciatus (Chevronned jumper) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Trichoglossus moluccanus (Rainbow Lorikeet) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Acridotheres tristis (Common Myna) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Acridotheres tristis (Common Myna) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Nov 2023 by AlisonMilton
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Oct 2023 by AlisonMilton
Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Oct 2023 by AlisonMilton
Eudynamys orientalis (Pacific Koel) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by AlisonMilton
Melyridae (family) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified case moth or bagworm) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Anischys sp. (genus) (Unidentified Anischys bug) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Simaethula sp. (genus) (A jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Aeolothynnus sp. (genus) (A flower wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Eurymeloides pulchra (Gumtree hopper) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Trigonospila sp. (genus) (A Bristle Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Echthromorpha intricatoria (Cream-spotted Ichneumon) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Odontomyia hunteri (Soldier fly) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Lehtinelagia prasina (Leek-green flower spider) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Calomela juncta (Leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Austrolestes analis (Slender Ringtail) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Cymbacha ocellata (Crab spider) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Conoeca or Lepidoscia (genera) IMMATURE (Unidentified Cone Case Moth larva, pupa, or case) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Hyalarcta nigrescens (Ribbed Case Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Thomisidae (family) (Unidentified Crab spider or Flower spider) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Torbia viridissima (Gum Leaf Katydid) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Eurymeloides adspersa (Gumtree hopper) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Tipulidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Crane Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Homotrysis scutellaris (Darkling beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Torbia viridissima (Gum Leaf Katydid) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Gymnopilus junonius (Spectacular Rustgill) at Higgins, ACT - 2 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Latrodectus hasselti (Redback Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Lehtinelagia sp. (genus) (Flower Spider or Crab Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by Alison Milton
Cacatua sanguinea (Little Corella) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Jul 2020 by Alison Milton
Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Jul 2020 by Alison Milton
Lepiota s.l. at Higgins, ACT - 26 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton
Trichoglossus moluccanus (Rainbow Lorikeet) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Feb 2020 by Alison Milton
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Jan 2020 by Alison Milton
Plebs eburnus (Eastern bush orb-weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Oct 2019 by AlisonMilton
Heteronyx dimidiatus (Dimidiatus scarab beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Oct 2019 by AlisonMilton
Leistomorpha brontoscopa (A concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Oct 2019 by AlisonMilton
Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Oct 2019 by AlisonMilton
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Aug 2019 by AlisonMilton
Trichoglossus moluccanus (Rainbow Lorikeet) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Jun 2019 by Alison Milton
Myrmeleontidae (family) (Unidentified Antlion Lacewing) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Aporocera (Aporocera) consors (A leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Elaphodes cervinus (Leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Pterohelaeus striatopunctatus (Darkling beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton

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Sighting information

  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 15 Dec 2022 10:04 AM Recorded on
  • AlisonMilton Recorded by

Additional information

  • Grass, weeds, Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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