Paropsis pictipennis

1 Tea-tree button beetle at Acton, ACT

Paropsis pictipennis at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023
Paropsis pictipennis at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023
Paropsis pictipennis at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023
Paropsis pictipennis at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Paropsis pictipennis 5 Jan 2023 AlisonMilton
Paropsis pictipennis 5 Jan 2023 RodDeb

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pic 3 also shows a female Common Brown butterfly

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Zoothera lunulata (Bassian Thrush) at Acton, ACT - 16 Sep 2020 by Tammy
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Acton, ACT - 8 Jun 2020 by Bernadette
Hydrellia sp. (genus) (Lawn or Pasture Fly) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jun 2020 by TimL
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jan 2020 by Christine
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2020 by HelenCross
Cherax destructor (Common Yabby) at Acton, ACT - 18 Jan 2020 by GeoffRobertson
Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jan 2020 by b
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 9 Dec 2019 by MReevesii00milktea
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by TimL
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2019 by Harrisi
Rutilia (Chrysorutilia) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Acton, ACT - 18 Nov 2019 by TimL
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Acton, ACT - 17 Nov 2019 by JanetRussell
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata (Golden-Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 17 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata (Golden-Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 15 Nov 2019 by TimL
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
Lipotriches (Austronomia) australica at Acton, ACT - 22 Oct 2019 by PeterA
Ocyphaps lophotes (Crested Pigeon) at Acton, ACT - 20 Sep 2019 by Christine
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata (Golden-Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 20 Sep 2019 by HelenCross
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jun 2019 by HelenCross
Pergidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 24 May 2019 by HelenCross
Megachile (Eutricharaea) maculariformis (Gold-tipped leafcutter bee) at Acton, ACT - 22 May 2019 by HelenCross
Altica sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Acton, ACT - 24 Apr 2019 by TimL
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
Dichocrocis clytusalis (Kurrajong Leaf-tier, Kurrajong Bag Moth) at Acton, ACT - 3 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Myrmecia pyriformis (A Bull ant) at Acton, ACT - 24 Mar 2019 by JudithRoach
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 24 Mar 2019 by JudithRoach
Scarabaeidae (family) (Scarab beetle, curl grub) at Acton, ACT - 20 Mar 2019 by TimL
Endoxyla encalypti (Wattle Goat Moth) at Acton, ACT - 18 Mar 2019 by HelenCross
Geron nigralis (Slender bee fly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2019 by rawshorty
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 15 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
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
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Austroscolia soror (Blue Flower Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2019 by TimL
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
Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Lemodes coccinea (Scarlet ant beetle) at Acton, ACT - 30 Dec 2018 by TimL
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 17 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Drymaplaneta communis (Eastern Wood Runner, Common Shining Cockroach) at Acton, ACT - 10 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 9 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2018 by AlisonMilton
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton
Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Acton, ACT - 25 Nov 2018 by TimL
Pentatomoidea (superfamily) (Unidentified Shield or Stink bug) at Acton, ACT - 21 Nov 2018 by TimL
Pentatomoidea (superfamily) (Unidentified Shield or Stink bug) at Acton, ACT - 10 Nov 2018 by Tim L
Eleale aspera (Clerid beetle) at Acton, ACT - 10 Nov 2018 by TimL
Eleale aspera (Clerid beetle) at Acton, ACT - 4 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 26 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Celaenia distincta (A bird-dropping spider) at Acton, ACT - 18 Oct 2018 by HelenCross
Periscepta polysticta (Spotted Day Moth) at Acton, ACT - 15 Oct 2018 by JohnBundock
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 12 Oct 2018 by frostydog
Lemna disperma (Common Duck-weed) at Acton, ACT - 9 Sep 2018 by PeteWoodall
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Acton, ACT - 14 Aug 2018 by roymcd
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Acton, ACT - 1 Aug 2018 by Alison Milton
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Canberra Central, ACT - 23 Jul 2018 by RodDeb
Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) at Acton, ACT - 19 Jul 2018 by RodDeb
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Canberra Central, ACT - 15 May 2018 by RodDeb
Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at Canberra Central, ACT - 15 May 2018 by RodDeb
Gastrinodes argoplaca (Cryptic Bark Moth) at Acton, ACT - 15 May 2018 by RodDeb
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) punctatus (A halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 20 Apr 2018 by PeterA
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2018 by RodDeb
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 5 Apr 2018 by RodDeb
Cetratus rubropunctatus (Long green crab spider) at Acton, ACT - 5 Apr 2018 by RodDeb
Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at Canberra Central, ACT - 19 Mar 2018 by Christine
Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) at Canberra Central, ACT - 19 Mar 2018 by Christine
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Acton, ACT - 15 Mar 2018 by RodDeb
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Acton, ACT - 15 Mar 2018 by RodDeb
Trichosurus vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) at Canberra Central, ACT - 15 Mar 2018 by RodDeb
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Canberra Central, ACT - 12 Mar 2018 by RodDeb
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Acton, ACT - 22 Feb 2018 by Alison Milton
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 17 Feb 2018 by Christine
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2018 by Christine
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2018 by Christine
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 5 Feb 2018 by RodDeb
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 5 Feb 2018 by RodDeb
Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) at Acton, ACT - 5 Feb 2018 by RodDeb
Rutilia sp. (genus) (A Rutilia bristle fly, subgenus unknown) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2018 by Qwerty
Fuligo septica (Scrambled egg slime) at Canberra Central, ACT - 19 Dec 2017 by Heino
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Canberra Central, ACT - 19 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton
Hypholoma sp. (Hypholoma) at Acton, ACT - 16 Jun 2017 by Alison Milton
Phellinus sp. (non-resupinate) (A polypore) at Acton, ACT - 10 May 2017 by Heino
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 13 Apr 2017 by Qwerty
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Acton, ACT - 25 Mar 2017 by DaveW
Hylaeus (Gnathoprosopis) amiculinus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2017 by PeterA
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 22 Feb 2017 by Christine
Scaptia patula (March fly) at Acton, ACT - 20 Dec 2016 by JudithRoach
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Acton, ACT - 14 Aug 2015 by RodDeb
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Canberra Central, ACT - 5 Jun 2015 by Alison Milton
Zoothera lunulata (Bassian Thrush) at Acton, ACT - 11 May 2015 by RyuCallaway
Asura cervicalis (Spotted Lichen Moth) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2012 by Christine
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Canberra Central, ACT - 3 Mar 2010 by KMcCue

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 4 Jan 2023 11:56 AM Recorded on
  • RodDeb Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Resting Insect behaviour on flower

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