Uresiphita ornithopteralis

Tree Lucerne Moth at O'Connor, ACT

Uresiphita ornithopteralis at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Jan 2023
Uresiphita ornithopteralis at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Jan 2023
Uresiphita ornithopteralis at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Jan 2023
Uresiphita ornithopteralis at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Uresiphita ornithopteralis 16 Jan 2023 donhe
Uresiphita ornithopteralis 16 Jan 2023 ibaird
Unidentified 16 Jan 2023 ConBoekel

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Backlit by very strong sunlight. The true colour was close to as dark as in the first image.

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Nearby sightings

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Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Anzora unicolor (Grey Planthopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Cryptocephalinae (sub-family) (A case-bearing leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Lophyrotoma sp. (genus) (Sawfly) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at O'Connor, ACT - 8 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at O'Connor, ACT - 8 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Idaea philocosma (Flecked Wave) at O'Connor, ACT - 6 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at O'Connor, ACT - 6 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Salticidae (family) (Unidentified Jumping spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Steganopsis melanogaster (A lauxaniid fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Syllitus grammicus (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Nacaduba biocellata (Two-spotted Line-Blue) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Labium sp. (genus) (An Ichneumon wasp) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Mordella dumbrelli (Dumbrell's Pintail Beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Inopus rubriceps (Sugarcane Soldier Fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Edusella sp. (genus) (A leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Peltoschema mansueta (A leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Paralastor sp. (genus) (Potter Wasp) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Odontomyia decipiens (Green Soldier Fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Austalis copiosa (Hover fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Goniaea opomaloides (Mimetic Gumleaf Grasshopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at O'Connor, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Mordella sp. (genus) (Pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Edosa xystidophora (Tineid moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Helicoverpa (genus) (A bollworm) at O'Connor, ACT - 15 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Staphylinidae (family) (Rove beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Gauna aegusalis (Pyraline moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Halone sejuncta (Variable Halone) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Sidnia kinbergi (Australian crop mirid) at O'Connor, ACT - 6 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at O'Connor, ACT - 6 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Ocirrhoe unimaculata (Green Stink Bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 4 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Rhinotia phoenicoptera (Belid weevil) at O'Connor, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Tortricopsis aulacois (A Concealer moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Chrysodeixis argentifera (Tobacco Looper) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Nov 2022 by ConBoekel
Lehtinelagia prasina (Leek-green flower spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Nov 2022 by ConBoekel
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Nov 2022 by ConBoekel
Crassula sieberiana (Austral Stonecrop) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Oct 2022 by Ned_Johnston
Spilostethus sp. (genus) (Milkweed bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Oct 2022 by Ned_Johnston
Grona varians (Slender Tick-Trefoil) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Oct 2022 by Ned_Johnston
Triptilodiscus pygmaeus (Annual Daisy) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Oct 2022 by Ned_Johnston
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Oct 2022 by Ned_Johnston
Linaria pelisseriana (Pelisser's Toadflax) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Oct 2022 by Ned_Johnston
Ipheion uniflorum (Spring Star-flower) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Sep 2022 by ConBoekel
Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Sep 2022 by ConBoekel
Ceratopogonidae (family) (Biting Midge) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Lehtinelagia prasina (Leek-green flower spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Sphecinae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified Sand or Digger wasp) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Clubionidae (family) (Sac Spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Cryptachaea veruculata (Diamondback comb-footed spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Corticariinae (subfamily) (Mould beetle, minute brown scavenger beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Acizzia acaciaebaileyanae (Cootamundra Wattle Psyllid) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Lavandula stoechas (Spanish Lavender or Topped Lavender) at O'Connor, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Calliphora vicina (European bluebottle) at O'Connor, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Trametes versicolor (Turkey Tail) at O'Connor, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Caenoplana coerulea (Blue Planarian, Blue Garden Flatworm) at O'Connor, ACT - 15 Aug 2022 by trevorpreston
Parmeliaceae (family) (A lichen family) at O'Connor, ACT - 15 Aug 2022 by trevorpreston
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at O'Connor, ACT - 24 Apr 2022 by ConBoekel
Heliocosma (genus - immature) (A tortrix or leafroller moth) at Dryandra St Woodland - 23 Apr 2022 by ConBoekel
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) urbanum (Furrow Bee) at O'Connor, ACT - 16 Apr 2022 by ConBoekel
Glyphipterix chrysoplanetis (A Sedge Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 6 Apr 2022 by ConBoekel
Orgyia anartoides (Painted Apple Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 6 Apr 2022 by ConBoekel
Cardiaspina sp. (genus) (Lace or Basket lerp) at O'Connor, ACT - 12 Feb 2022 by ConBoekel
Platyptilia celidotus (Plume Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 12 Feb 2022 by ConBoekel
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at O'Connor, ACT - 12 Feb 2022 by ConBoekel
Ehrharta erecta (Panic Veldtgrass) at O'Connor, ACT - 30 Oct 2021 by michaelb
Parentucellia latifolia (Red Bartsia) at O'Connor, ACT - 1 Oct 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at O'Connor, ACT - 12 Sep 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Daviesia mimosoides (Bitter Pea) at O'Connor, ACT - 15 Aug 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Acacia boormanii (Snowy River Wattle) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Jun 2021 by ConBoekel
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at O'Connor, ACT - 26 Apr 2021 by ConBoekel
Trametes coccinea (Scarlet Bracket) at O'Connor, ACT - 6 Apr 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Thalaina clara (Clara's Satin Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 6 Apr 2021 by Tapirlord
Berberis aquifolium (Oregon Grape) at O'Connor, ACT - 6 Apr 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Mar 2021 by ConBoekel
Calomela juncta (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Mar 2021 by MattFox
Dillwynia phylicoides (A Parrot-pea) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Mar 2021 by MattFox
Backobourkia sp. (genus) (An orb weaver) at O'Connor, ACT - 2 Mar 2021 by ConBoekel
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at O'Connor, ACT - 2 Mar 2021 by ConBoekel
Holocola thalassinana (A Leafroller Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by ConBoekel
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by ConBoekel
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by ConBoekel
Sannantha pluriflora (Twiggy Heath Myrtle, Tall Baeckea) at O'Connor, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by ConBoekel
Dysphania pumilio (Small Crumbweed) at O'Connor, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by ConBoekel
Nacaduba biocellata (Two-spotted Line-Blue) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Jan 2021 by ConBoekel

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  • 11 Jan 2023 09:55 AM Recorded on
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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