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Erina hyacinthina

Varied Dusky-blue at Acton, ACT

Erina hyacinthina at Acton, ACT - 9 Jan 2023
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Erina hyacinthina 10 Jan 2023 owenh
Erina hyacinthina 10 Jan 2023 JohnBundock

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Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Acton, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by JohnBundock Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Acton, ACT - 24 Feb 2023 by Tammy Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by HelenCross Musgraveia sulciventris (Bronze Orange Bug) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by HelenCross Ropalidia plebeiana (Small brown paper wasp) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by HelenCross Phaps chalcoptera (Common Bronzewing) at Acton, ACT - 12 Dec 2022 by JohnBundock Edusella sp. (genus) (A leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by patrickcox Euophryinae sp. (Mr Stripey) undescribed (Mr Stripey) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by patrickcox Aethina sp. (genus) (Sap beetle) at Acton, ACT - 12 Oct 2022 by TimL Polyrhachis ammon (Golden-spined Ant, Golden Ant) at Acton, ACT - 1 Oct 2022 by patrickcox Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by TimL Lamprospora/Octospora at Acton, ACT - 12 Aug 2022 by TimL Clavulina vinaceocervina (Dark-tipped Coral) at Acton, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by TimL Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jun 2022 by TimL Rosopaella leurensis (A leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jun 2022 by TimL Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False garden mantis) at Acton, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by LD12 Gastrimargus musicus (Yellow-winged Locust or Grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by TimL Aphaenogaster longiceps (Funnel ant) at Acton, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by TimL Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Acton, ACT - 5 Apr 2022 by LD12 Backobourkia sp. (genus) (An orb weaver) at Acton, ACT - 20 Mar 2022 by TimL Acraea andromacha (Glasswing) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2022 by DPRees125 Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2022 by JohnBundock Stenodyneriellus sp. (genus) (A potter wasp) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2021 by Roger Peritropha oligodrachma (A twig moth) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2021 by Roger Callidemum hypochalceum (Hop-bush leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 7 Dec 2021 by Roger Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Acton, ACT - 7 Dec 2021 by Roger Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Acton, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by HelenCross Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2021 by TimL Pseudoscorpiones sp. (order) (False Scorpion, Pseudoscorpion) at Acton, ACT - 7 Nov 2021 by TimL Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2021 by HelenCross Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Acton, ACT - 6 Aug 2021 by TimL Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Acton, ACT - 6 Aug 2021 by TimL Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jul 2021 by TimL Mycena 'clarkeana group' at Acton, ACT - 29 Jun 2021 by TimL Ceratopogonidae (family) (Biting Midge) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jun 2021 by TimL Eurymutilla sp. (genus) (A velvet "ant") at Acton, ACT - 2 Jun 2021 by TimL Idolothrips spectrum (Giant thrips) at Acton, ACT - 25 May 2021 by TimL Acanthosomatidae (family) (Unidentified Acanthosomatid shield bug) at Acton, ACT - 21 May 2021 by TimL Callibracon capitator (White Flank Black Braconid Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 18 May 2021 by TimL Aglaotilla sp. (genus) (Australian Velvet Ant) at Acton, ACT - 18 May 2021 by TimL Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 18 May 2021 by TimL Metopum (genus) (Attelabid weevil) at Acton, ACT - 18 May 2021 by TimL Braconidae sp. (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 18 May 2021 by TimL Arion intermedius (Hedgehog Slug) at Acton, ACT - 22 Mar 2021 by TimL Billardiera heterophylla (Western Australian Bluebell Creeper) at Acton, ACT - 13 Jan 2021 by Ned_Johnston Tebenna micalis (Small Thistle Moth) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall Oenochroma vinaria (Pink-bellied Moth) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall Tebenna micalis (Small Thistle Moth) at Acton, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by WHall Phaps chalcoptera (Common Bronzewing) at Acton, ACT - 10 Oct 2020 by Christine Peiratinae sp. (subfamily) (Assassin bug) at Acton, ACT - 1 Oct 2020 by Roger Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 30 Sep 2020 by TimL Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Acton, ACT - 30 Sep 2020 by TimL Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 29 Sep 2020 by HelenCross Polyrhachis ammon (Golden-spined Ant, Golden Ant) at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by TimL Daerlac cephalotes (Ant Mimicking Seedbug) at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by TimL Ledromorpha planirostris (A leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by TimL Empididae sp. (family) (Dance fly) at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by TimL Inonotus s.l. (A polypore ) at Acton, ACT - 9 Jun 2020 by Tim L Dolichoderus scabridus (Dolly ant) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2020 by TimL Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Acton, ACT - 10 Feb 2020 by PeterR Archichauliodes (Riekochauliodes) guttiferus (Dobsonfly or Fishfly) at Acton, ACT - 14 Jan 2020 by TimL Formosia (Euamphibolia) speciosa (Bristle fly) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2019 by TimL Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2019 by rawshorty Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Acton, ACT - 30 Aug 2019 by Alison Milton Nesoptilotis leucotis (White-eared Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 30 Aug 2019 by Alison Milton Dolichoderus scabridus (Dolly ant) at Acton, ACT - 28 Aug 2019 by TimL Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2019 by TimL Notoncus gilberti (Smooth Epaulet Ant) at Acton, ACT - 7 Aug 2019 by TimL Eurepa marginipennis (Mottled bush cricket) at Acton, ACT - 2 Aug 2019 by Christine Iridomyrmex mayri at Acton, ACT - 2 Aug 2019 by TimL Goniaea sp. (genus) (A gumleaf grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 2 Aug 2019 by rawshorty Notoncus gilberti (Smooth Epaulet Ant) at Acton, ACT - 2 Aug 2019 by Christine Zoothera lunulata (Bassian Thrush) at Acton, ACT - 20 Jul 2019 by Lisa.Jok Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Acton, ACT - 26 Jun 2019 by Christine Pycnobraconoides sp. (genus) (A Braconid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 26 Jun 2019 by Christine Epopostruma sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 26 Jun 2019 by Christine Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order) (Unidentified plant louse) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jun 2019 by TimL Polyphrades paganus (A weevil) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jun 2019 by TimL Polyrhachis ammon (Golden-spined Ant, Golden Ant) at Acton, ACT - 2 Jun 2019 by TimL Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 1 Jun 2019 by TimL Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2019 by TimL Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2019 by TimL Camponotus sp. (genus) (A sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2019 by TimL Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order) (Unidentified plant louse) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2019 by TimL Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2019 by TimL Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2019 by TimL Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2019 by TimL Polyrhachis ammon (Golden-spined Ant, Golden Ant) at Acton, ACT - 4 May 2019 by Christine Rhytidoponera aspera (Greenhead ant) at Acton, ACT - 4 May 2019 by Christine Polyrhachis ammon (Golden-spined Ant, Golden Ant) at Acton, ACT - 24 Mar 2019 by JudithRoach Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Acton, ACT - 22 Mar 2019 by PeterR Gymnopilus junonius (Gymnopilus junonius) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2019 by Alison Milton Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Acton, ACT - 18 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton Jalmenus evagoras (Imperial Hairstreak) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jan 2019 by Christine Netrocoryne repanda (Bronze Flat) at Acton, ACT - 19 Dec 2018 by PeterR Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 19 Dec 2018 by PeterR Saproscincus mustelinus (Weasel Skink) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by sho.rapley
Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Acton, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by JohnBundock
Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Acton, ACT - 24 Feb 2023 by Tammy
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by HelenCross
Musgraveia sulciventris (Bronze Orange Bug) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by HelenCross
Ropalidia plebeiana (Small brown paper wasp) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by HelenCross
Phaps chalcoptera (Common Bronzewing) at Acton, ACT - 12 Dec 2022 by JohnBundock
Edusella sp. (genus) (A leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by patrickcox
Euophryinae sp. (Mr Stripey) undescribed (Mr Stripey) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by patrickcox
Aethina sp. (genus) (Sap beetle) at Acton, ACT - 12 Oct 2022 by TimL
Polyrhachis ammon (Golden-spined Ant, Golden Ant) at Acton, ACT - 1 Oct 2022 by patrickcox
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by TimL
Lamprospora/Octospora at Acton, ACT - 12 Aug 2022 by TimL
Clavulina vinaceocervina (Dark-tipped Coral) at Acton, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by TimL
Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jun 2022 by TimL
Rosopaella leurensis (A leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jun 2022 by TimL
Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False garden mantis) at Acton, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by LD12
Gastrimargus musicus (Yellow-winged Locust or Grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by TimL
Aphaenogaster longiceps (Funnel ant) at Acton, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by TimL
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Acton, ACT - 5 Apr 2022 by LD12
Backobourkia sp. (genus) (An orb weaver) at Acton, ACT - 20 Mar 2022 by TimL
Acraea andromacha (Glasswing) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2022 by DPRees125
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2022 by JohnBundock
Stenodyneriellus sp. (genus) (A potter wasp) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2021 by Roger
Peritropha oligodrachma (A twig moth) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2021 by Roger
Callidemum hypochalceum (Hop-bush leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 7 Dec 2021 by Roger
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Acton, ACT - 7 Dec 2021 by Roger
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Acton, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by HelenCross
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2021 by TimL
Pseudoscorpiones sp. (order) (False Scorpion, Pseudoscorpion) at Acton, ACT - 7 Nov 2021 by TimL
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2021 by HelenCross
Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Acton, ACT - 6 Aug 2021 by TimL
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Acton, ACT - 6 Aug 2021 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jul 2021 by TimL
Mycena 'clarkeana group' at Acton, ACT - 29 Jun 2021 by TimL
Ceratopogonidae (family) (Biting Midge) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jun 2021 by TimL
Eurymutilla sp. (genus) (A velvet "ant") at Acton, ACT - 2 Jun 2021 by TimL
Idolothrips spectrum (Giant thrips) at Acton, ACT - 25 May 2021 by TimL
Acanthosomatidae (family) (Unidentified Acanthosomatid shield bug) at Acton, ACT - 21 May 2021 by TimL
Callibracon capitator (White Flank Black Braconid Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 18 May 2021 by TimL
Aglaotilla sp. (genus) (Australian Velvet Ant) at Acton, ACT - 18 May 2021 by TimL
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 18 May 2021 by TimL
Metopum (genus) (Attelabid weevil) at Acton, ACT - 18 May 2021 by TimL
Braconidae sp. (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 18 May 2021 by TimL
Arion intermedius (Hedgehog Slug) at Acton, ACT - 22 Mar 2021 by TimL
Billardiera heterophylla (Western Australian Bluebell Creeper) at Acton, ACT - 13 Jan 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Tebenna micalis (Small Thistle Moth) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall
Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall
Oenochroma vinaria (Pink-bellied Moth) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall
Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall
Tebenna micalis (Small Thistle Moth) at Acton, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by WHall
Phaps chalcoptera (Common Bronzewing) at Acton, ACT - 10 Oct 2020 by Christine
Peiratinae sp. (subfamily) (Assassin bug) at Acton, ACT - 1 Oct 2020 by Roger
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 30 Sep 2020 by TimL
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Acton, ACT - 30 Sep 2020 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 29 Sep 2020 by HelenCross
Polyrhachis ammon (Golden-spined Ant, Golden Ant) at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by TimL
Daerlac cephalotes (Ant Mimicking Seedbug) at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by TimL
Ledromorpha planirostris (A leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by TimL
Empididae sp. (family) (Dance fly) at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by TimL
Inonotus s.l. (A polypore ) at Acton, ACT - 9 Jun 2020 by Tim L
Dolichoderus scabridus (Dolly ant) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2020 by TimL
Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Acton, ACT - 10 Feb 2020 by PeterR
Archichauliodes (Riekochauliodes) guttiferus (Dobsonfly or Fishfly) at Acton, ACT - 14 Jan 2020 by TimL
Formosia (Euamphibolia) speciosa (Bristle fly) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2019 by TimL
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2019 by rawshorty
Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Acton, ACT - 30 Aug 2019 by Alison Milton
Nesoptilotis leucotis (White-eared Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 30 Aug 2019 by Alison Milton
Dolichoderus scabridus (Dolly ant) at Acton, ACT - 28 Aug 2019 by TimL
Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2019 by TimL
Notoncus gilberti (Smooth Epaulet Ant) at Acton, ACT - 7 Aug 2019 by TimL
Eurepa marginipennis (Mottled bush cricket) at Acton, ACT - 2 Aug 2019 by Christine
Iridomyrmex mayri at Acton, ACT - 2 Aug 2019 by TimL
Goniaea sp. (genus) (A gumleaf grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 2 Aug 2019 by rawshorty
Notoncus gilberti (Smooth Epaulet Ant) at Acton, ACT - 2 Aug 2019 by Christine
Zoothera lunulata (Bassian Thrush) at Acton, ACT - 20 Jul 2019 by Lisa.Jok
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Acton, ACT - 26 Jun 2019 by Christine
Pycnobraconoides sp. (genus) (A Braconid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 26 Jun 2019 by Christine
Epopostruma sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 26 Jun 2019 by Christine
Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order) (Unidentified plant louse) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jun 2019 by TimL
Polyphrades paganus (A weevil) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jun 2019 by TimL
Polyrhachis ammon (Golden-spined Ant, Golden Ant) at Acton, ACT - 2 Jun 2019 by TimL
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 1 Jun 2019 by TimL
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2019 by TimL
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2019 by TimL
Camponotus sp. (genus) (A sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2019 by TimL
Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order) (Unidentified plant louse) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2019 by TimL
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2019 by TimL
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2019 by TimL
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2019 by TimL
Polyrhachis ammon (Golden-spined Ant, Golden Ant) at Acton, ACT - 4 May 2019 by Christine
Rhytidoponera aspera (Greenhead ant) at Acton, ACT - 4 May 2019 by Christine
Polyrhachis ammon (Golden-spined Ant, Golden Ant) at Acton, ACT - 24 Mar 2019 by JudithRoach
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Acton, ACT - 22 Mar 2019 by PeterR
Gymnopilus junonius (Gymnopilus junonius) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2019 by Alison Milton
Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Acton, ACT - 18 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Jalmenus evagoras (Imperial Hairstreak) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jan 2019 by Christine
Netrocoryne repanda (Bronze Flat) at Acton, ACT - 19 Dec 2018 by PeterR
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 19 Dec 2018 by PeterR
Saproscincus mustelinus (Weasel Skink) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by sho.rapley

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Species information

  • Erina hyacinthina Scientific name
  • Varied Dusky-blue Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 9 Jan 2023 01:41 PM Recorded on
  • JohnBundock Recorded by

Additional information

  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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