Neorrhina punctata

Spotted flower chafer at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Neorrhina punctata at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Dec 2022
Neorrhina punctata at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Dec 2022
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Identification history

Neorrhina punctata 11 Jan 2023 Amata
Neorrhina punctata 11 Jan 2023 Miranda

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One insect in flight zeroed in on one already on the plant so I'm guessing this was a male finding a female. She was not very interested and flew off.

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Nearby sightings

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Polytrichaceae sp. (family) (A moss) at Bluetts Block Area - 23 Mar 2024 by JimL
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Denman Prospect 2 Estate Deferred Area (Block 12) - 8 Jan 2024 by Roger
Myrmecia simillima (A Bull Ant) at Denman Prospect 2 Estate Deferred Area (Block 12) - 8 Jan 2024 by Roger
Bisallardiana gymnopleura (Brown flower chafer) at Bluetts Block Area - 28 Dec 2023 by Roger
Miltinus sp. (genus) (Miltinus mydas fly) at Denman Prospect 2 Estate Deferred Area (Block 12) - 17 Dec 2023 by Roger
Persoonia rigida (Hairy Geebung) at Bluetts Block Area - 11 Dec 2023 by AaronClausen
Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at Bluetts Block Area - 11 Dec 2023 by AaronClausen
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Bluetts Block Area - 11 Dec 2023 by AaronClausen
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Bluetts Block Area - 11 Dec 2023 by AaronClausen
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Bluetts Block Area - 11 Dec 2023 by AaronClausen
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Bluetts Block Area - 20 Nov 2023 by Kurt
Castiarina subpura (A jewel beetle) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 15 Nov 2023 by Harrisi
Castiarina octomaculata (A jewel beetle) at Bluetts Block Area - 15 Nov 2023 by Harrisi
Castiarina nasuta (A jewel beetle) at Bluetts Block Area - 15 Nov 2023 by Harrisi
Castiarina crenata (Jewel beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 15 Nov 2023 by Harrisi
Castiarina decemmaculata (Ten-spot Jewel Beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Nov 2023 by Harrisi
Pultenaea procumbens (Bush Pea) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 7 Oct 2023 by dwise
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Sep 2023 by BethanyDunne
Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Sep 2023 by JimL
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Sep 2023 by JimL
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Sep 2023 by JimL
Melichrus urceolatus (Urn Heath) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Sep 2023 by JimL
Leucopogon fletcheri subsp. brevisepalus (Twin Flower Beard-Heath) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Sep 2023 by JimL
Teloschistes sp. (genus) (A lichen) at Stromlo, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by tashiem
Eucalyptus macrorhyncha subsp. macrorhyncha (Red Stringybark) at Bluetts Block Area - 7 Jul 2023 by RobG1
Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Jun 2023 by Kenp12
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 20 May 2023 by JimL
Accipiter fasciatus (Brown Goshawk) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Persoonia rigida (Hairy Geebung) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by RobG1
Sandalodes scopifer (White-spotted Sandalodes) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Mar 2023 by patrickcox
Diplacodes haematodes (Scarlet Percher) at Stromlo, ACT - 1 Mar 2023 by Harrisi
Chrysococcyx lucidus (Shining Bronze-Cuckoo) at Stromlo, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by Kenp12
Ardices canescens (Dark-spotted Tiger Moth) at Stromlo, ACT - 11 Feb 2023 by KorinneM
Neotemnopteryx sp. (genus) (Cockroach) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Feb 2023 by Tapirlord
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by MichaelJF
Chrysolopus spectabilis (Botany Bay Weevil) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Stromlo, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Suhpalacsa flavipes (Yellow Owlfly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by Miranda
Persoonia rigida (Hairy Geebung) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by Miranda
Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Dec 2022 by Kurt
Castiarina decemmaculata (Ten-spot Jewel Beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Dec 2022 by Harrisi
Dytiscidae (family) (Unidentified diving beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Nov 2022 by RobG1
Senecio hispidulus (Hill Fireweed) at Stromlo, ACT - 6 Nov 2022 by Tapirlord
Hibbertia obtusifolia (Grey Guinea-flower) at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Oct 2022 by RobG1
Paropsis obsoleta (Leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Oct 2022 by RobG1
Brachyloma daphnoides (Daphne Heath) at Stromlo, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Stromlo, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Luzula densiflora (Dense Wood-rush) at Stromlo, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Stromlo, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Teloschistes sp. (genus) (A lichen) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Harpobittacus australis (Hangingfly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Oct 2022 by patrickcox
Simaethula sp. (genus) (A jumping spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Oct 2022 by patrickcox
Grylloidea (superfamily) (Unidentified cricket) at Stromlo, ACT - 7 Oct 2022 by patrickcox
Paratettix australis (A pygmy grasshopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 7 Oct 2022 by patrickcox
Ditropidus pulchellus (Leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by RobG1
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Stromlo, ACT - 22 Sep 2022 by Tapirlord
Gaudium brevipes (Grey Tea-tree) at Stromlo, ACT - 11 Sep 2022 by Tapirlord
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Sep 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Persoonia rigida (Hairy Geebung) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Sep 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Pisolithus sp. (Pisolithus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 7 Jul 2022 by Christine
Riccia sp. (genus) (Liverwort) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Bryaceae (family) (A moss) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Parmeliaceae (family) (A lichen family) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Lichen - foliose at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Phaeohelotium (Discinella terrestris aggregate) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 May 2022 by trevorpreston
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 May 2022 by Christine
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 May 2022 by Christine
Uperoleia laevigata (Smooth Toadlet) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 May 2022 by AJB
Crinia sp. (genus) (A froglet) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 May 2022 by AJB
Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Mar 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Mar 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Cryptocheilus bicolor (Orange Spider Wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Feb 2022 by Kenp12
Porismus strigatus (Pied Lacewing) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Cladia aggregata (A lichen) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Psychanisa baliodes (A Case moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Cormocephalus aurantiipes (Orange-legged Centipede) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Platyzosteria melanaria (Common Eastern Litter Runner) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by trevorpreston
Coprinellus etc. (An Inkcap) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by trevorpreston
Robshelfordia circumducta (Shelford's Variable Cockroach) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by trevorpreston
Eutrichopidia latinus (Yellow-banded Day-moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Backobourkia sp. (genus) (An orb weaver) at Stromlo, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by trevorpreston
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Chezala privatella (A Concealer moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Indigofera australis subsp. australis (Australian Indigo) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Goniaea australasiae (Gumleaf grasshopper) at Stromlo, ACT - 19 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass) at Stromlo, ACT - 19 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Iptergonus cionoides (A weevil) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Opisthoncus abnormis (Long-legged Jumper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Oxyops fasciculatus (A weevil) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Curculionidae (family) (Unidentified weevil) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Paropsis obsoleta (Leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton

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  • 2 Abundance
  • 31 Dec 2022 03:52 PM Recorded on
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Additional information

  • Kunzea Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour
  • Breeding behaviour Insect behaviour on flower

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