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Gminatus australis

Orange assassin bug at Bruce, ACT

Gminatus australis at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023
Gminatus australis at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023
Gminatus australis at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023
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Gminatus australis 21 Jan 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 16 Jan 2023 trevorpreston

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Usnea sp. (Bearded lichen) at Bruce, ACT - 18 Mar 2023 by Hejor1 Clania sp. (genus) (A case moth) at Bruce, ACT - 18 Mar 2023 by Hejor1 Heteronympha merope (Common Brown) at Bruce, ACT - 18 Mar 2023 by Hejor1 Anthoxanthum odoratum (Sweet Vernal Grass) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Senecio diaschides (Erect Groundsel) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Praxibulus sp. (genus) (A grasshopper) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Wahlenbergia sp. (Bluebell) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Senecio diaschides (Erect Groundsel) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Kunzea ericoides (Burgan) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Pterophoridae (family) (A Plume Moth) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Dichelachne sp. (Plume Grasses) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Schoenoplectus pungens (Common Three-Square) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Carex fascicularis (Tassel Sedge) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Epidesmia hypenaria (Long-nosed Epidesmia) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Festuca arundinacea (Tall Fescue) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Melilotus albus (Bokhara) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Rytidosperma pallidum (Red-anther Wallaby Grass) at Bruce, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by jgiacon Caenoplana coerulea (Blue Planarian, Blue Garden Flatworm) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Aug 2022 by trevorpreston Australoplana alba (A flatworm) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Aug 2022 by trevorpreston Columba livia (Rock Dove (Feral Pigeon)) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Aug 2022 by jgiacon Acacia rubida (Red-stemmed Wattle, Red-leaved Wattle) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Aug 2022 by jgiacon Arachnocrea scabrida at Bruce, ACT - 24 Jul 2022 by Heino1 Lepiota s.l. at Bruce, ACT - 26 May 2022 by trevorpreston Clavulina coralloides (Spiky Coral) at Bruce, ACT - 26 May 2022 by trevorpreston Hemiergis talbingoensis (Three-toed Skink) at Bruce, ACT - 26 May 2022 by trevorpreston zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Bruce, ACT - 26 May 2022 by trevorpreston Scutigeridae sp. (family) (A scutigerid centipede) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Nov 2021 by tpreston Juncus remotiflorus (A Rush) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Nov 2021 by tpreston Pauropsalta mneme (Alarm Clock Squawker) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Nov 2021 by tpreston Chrysodeixis argentifera (Tobacco Looper) at Bruce, ACT - 6 Nov 2021 by tpreston Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Oct 2021 by tom.tomward@gmail.com zz agaric (stem; gills white/cream) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Jul 2021 by trevorpreston Cubicorhynchus sp. (genus) (Ground weevil) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Jul 2021 by tpreston Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord Cormocephalus aurantiipes (Orange-legged Centipede) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord Uloma (Uloma) sanguinipes (Darkling beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 28 May 2021 by tpreston Anzoplana trilineata (A Flatworm) at Bruce, ACT - 25 May 2021 by trevorpreston Caenoplana coerulea (Blue Planarian, Blue Garden Flatworm) at Bruce, ACT - 25 May 2021 by tpreston Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at Bruce, ACT - 25 May 2021 by tpreston Dictyotus conspicuus (A shield or stink bug) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus Orthodera ministralis (Green Mantid) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus Orgyia anartoides (Painted Apple Moth) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus Eurymelinae (subfamily) (Unidentified eurymeline leafhopper) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus Psilosticha absorpta (Fine-waved Bark Moth) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus Lasiocampidae (family) immature (Lappet & Snout Moths) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus Icerya acaciae (Acacia mealy bug) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by JohnBundock Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by JohnBundock Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by kasiaaus Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by kasiaaus Monolepta froggatti (Leaf beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by kasiaaus Thema macroscia (A concealer moth) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by kasiaaus Rhinotia suturalis (Belid weevil) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by kasiaaus Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by kasiaaus Taxeotis intextata (Looper Moth, Grey Taxeotis) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by kasiaaus Merimnetes oblongus (Radiata pine shoot weevil) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by kasiaaus Eusemocosma pruinosa (Philobota Group Concealer Moth) at Bruce, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by Bron Chlenias (genus) (A looper moth) at Bruce, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by Bron Stylidium graminifolium (Grass Triggerplant) at Bruce, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by tpreston Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Bruce, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by tpreston Heteromastix sp. (genus) (Soldier beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by tpreston Servaea sp. (genus) (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Bruce, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by tpreston Centaurium erythraea (Common Centaury) at Bruce, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by tpreston Cortaderia selloana (Pampas Grass) at Bruce, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by tpreston Bermius brachycerus (A grasshopper) at Bruce, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Bron Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Bruce, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Bron Euryopis umbilicata (Striped tick spider) at Bruce, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Bron Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Bruce, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Bron Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Bruce, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Bron Comptosia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Comptosia bee fly) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Mar 2019 by Laserchemisty Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by Bron Gryllotalpa nitidula (Mole Cricket) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by Bron Laccotrephes tristis (Water Scorpion or Toe-biter) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by Bron Cherax destructor (Common Yabby) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by Bron Diemenia rubromarginata (Pink-margined bug) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by Bron Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by Bron Ceraon sp. (genus) (2-horned tree hopper) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by Bron Jalmenus evagoras (Imperial Hairstreak) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by Bron Macrotona australis (Common Macrotona Grasshopper) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by Bron Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by Bron Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by Bron Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by Bron Doratifera quadriguttata and casta (Four-spotted Cup Moth) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by Bron Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by Bron Gastrimargus musicus (Yellow-winged Locust or Grasshopper) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by Bron Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by Bron Jalmenus evagoras (Imperial Hairstreak) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by Bron Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Bruce, ACT - 2 Nov 2017 by Bron Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Bruce, ACT - 2 Nov 2017 by Bron Nemophora (genus) (A Fairy Moth) at Bruce, ACT - 2 Nov 2017 by Bron
Usnea sp. (Bearded lichen) at Bruce, ACT - 18 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Clania sp. (genus) (A case moth) at Bruce, ACT - 18 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown) at Bruce, ACT - 18 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Anthoxanthum odoratum (Sweet Vernal Grass) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Senecio diaschides (Erect Groundsel) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Praxibulus sp. (genus) (A grasshopper) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Wahlenbergia sp. (Bluebell) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Senecio diaschides (Erect Groundsel) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Kunzea ericoides (Burgan) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Pterophoridae (family) (A Plume Moth) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Dichelachne sp. (Plume Grasses) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Schoenoplectus pungens (Common Three-Square) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Carex fascicularis (Tassel Sedge) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Epidesmia hypenaria (Long-nosed Epidesmia) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Festuca arundinacea (Tall Fescue) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Melilotus albus (Bokhara) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Rytidosperma pallidum (Red-anther Wallaby Grass) at Bruce, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by jgiacon
Caenoplana coerulea (Blue Planarian, Blue Garden Flatworm) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Aug 2022 by trevorpreston
Australoplana alba (A flatworm) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Aug 2022 by trevorpreston
Columba livia (Rock Dove (Feral Pigeon)) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Aug 2022 by jgiacon
Acacia rubida (Red-stemmed Wattle, Red-leaved Wattle) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Aug 2022 by jgiacon
Arachnocrea scabrida at Bruce, ACT - 24 Jul 2022 by Heino1
Lepiota s.l. at Bruce, ACT - 26 May 2022 by trevorpreston
Clavulina coralloides (Spiky Coral) at Bruce, ACT - 26 May 2022 by trevorpreston
Hemiergis talbingoensis (Three-toed Skink) at Bruce, ACT - 26 May 2022 by trevorpreston
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Bruce, ACT - 26 May 2022 by trevorpreston
Scutigeridae sp. (family) (A scutigerid centipede) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Juncus remotiflorus (A Rush) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Pauropsalta mneme (Alarm Clock Squawker) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Chrysodeixis argentifera (Tobacco Looper) at Bruce, ACT - 6 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Oct 2021 by tom.tomward@gmail.com
zz agaric (stem; gills white/cream) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Jul 2021 by trevorpreston
Cubicorhynchus sp. (genus) (Ground weevil) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Jul 2021 by tpreston
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord
Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord
Cormocephalus aurantiipes (Orange-legged Centipede) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord
Uloma (Uloma) sanguinipes (Darkling beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 28 May 2021 by tpreston
Anzoplana trilineata (A Flatworm) at Bruce, ACT - 25 May 2021 by trevorpreston
Caenoplana coerulea (Blue Planarian, Blue Garden Flatworm) at Bruce, ACT - 25 May 2021 by tpreston
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at Bruce, ACT - 25 May 2021 by tpreston
Dictyotus conspicuus (A shield or stink bug) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus
Orthodera ministralis (Green Mantid) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus
Orgyia anartoides (Painted Apple Moth) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus
Eurymelinae (subfamily) (Unidentified eurymeline leafhopper) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus
Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus
Psilosticha absorpta (Fine-waved Bark Moth) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus
Lasiocampidae (family) immature (Lappet & Snout Moths) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus
Icerya acaciae (Acacia mealy bug) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by JohnBundock
Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by JohnBundock
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by kasiaaus
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by kasiaaus
Monolepta froggatti (Leaf beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by kasiaaus
Thema macroscia (A concealer moth) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by kasiaaus
Rhinotia suturalis (Belid weevil) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by kasiaaus
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by kasiaaus
Taxeotis intextata (Looper Moth, Grey Taxeotis) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by kasiaaus
Merimnetes oblongus (Radiata pine shoot weevil) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by kasiaaus
Eusemocosma pruinosa (Philobota Group Concealer Moth) at Bruce, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by Bron
Chlenias (genus) (A looper moth) at Bruce, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by Bron
Stylidium graminifolium (Grass Triggerplant) at Bruce, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Bruce, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Heteromastix sp. (genus) (Soldier beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Servaea sp. (genus) (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Bruce, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Centaurium erythraea (Common Centaury) at Bruce, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Cortaderia selloana (Pampas Grass) at Bruce, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Bermius brachycerus (A grasshopper) at Bruce, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Bron
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Bruce, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Bron
Euryopis umbilicata (Striped tick spider) at Bruce, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Bron
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Bruce, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Bron
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Bruce, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Bron
Comptosia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Comptosia bee fly) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Mar 2019 by Laserchemisty
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by Bron
Gryllotalpa nitidula (Mole Cricket) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by Bron
Laccotrephes tristis (Water Scorpion or Toe-biter) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by Bron
Cherax destructor (Common Yabby) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by Bron
Diemenia rubromarginata (Pink-margined bug) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by Bron
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by Bron
Ceraon sp. (genus) (2-horned tree hopper) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by Bron
Jalmenus evagoras (Imperial Hairstreak) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by Bron
Macrotona australis (Common Macrotona Grasshopper) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by Bron
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by Bron
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by Bron
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by Bron
Doratifera quadriguttata and casta (Four-spotted Cup Moth) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by Bron
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by Bron
Gastrimargus musicus (Yellow-winged Locust or Grasshopper) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by Bron
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by Bron
Jalmenus evagoras (Imperial Hairstreak) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by Bron
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Bruce, ACT - 2 Nov 2017 by Bron
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Bruce, ACT - 2 Nov 2017 by Bron
Nemophora (genus) (A Fairy Moth) at Bruce, ACT - 2 Nov 2017 by Bron

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Location information

Species information

  • Gminatus australis Scientific name
  • Orange assassin bug Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 16 Jan 2023 01:54 PM Recorded on
  • trevorpreston Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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