Nacaduba biocellata

Two-spotted Line-Blue at Deakin, ACT

Nacaduba biocellata at Deakin, ACT - 25 Jan 2023
Nacaduba biocellata at Deakin, ACT - 25 Jan 2023
Nacaduba biocellata at Deakin, ACT - 25 Jan 2023
Nacaduba biocellata at Deakin, ACT - 25 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Nacaduba biocellata 25 Jan 2023 owenh
Unidentified 25 Jan 2023 LisaH

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I got excited, thinking that finally, I had seen a small ant blue. But after looking at the species list, I think this is a two-spotted line blue?

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owenh wrote:
   25 Jan 2023
Correct!
LisaH wrote:
   25 Jan 2023
Thank you!

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Nearby sightings

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Tasmanicosa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Tasmanicosa wolf spider) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Apr 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Lycosidae (family) (Unidentified wolf spider) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Apr 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by LisaH
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Mar 2019 by JackyF
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Mar 2019 by JackyF
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Mar 2019 by JackyF
Hyalarcta huebneri (Leafy Case Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Mar 2019 by JackyF
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Mar 2019 by JackyF
Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Mar 2019 by JackyF
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Deakin, ACT - 19 Mar 2019 by JackyF
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Mar 2019 by JackyF
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Mar 2019 by JackyF
Lasiocampidae (family) (Snout moth) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Mar 2019 by JackyF
Lepidoscia arctiella (Tower Case Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 16 Mar 2019 by JackyF
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Mar 2019 by LisaH
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 11 Mar 2019 by JackyF
Rhipidura rufifrons (Rufous Fantail) at Deakin, ACT - 11 Mar 2019 by JackyF
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Mar 2019 by jennyt
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Mar 2019 by JackyF
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Mar 2019 by LisaH
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Feb 2019 by JackyF
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Jan 2019 by TomT
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Undefined, ACT - 18 Jan 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Solanum cinereum (Narrawa Burr) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Jan 2019 by KL
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Undefined, ACT - 9 Jan 2019 by TomT
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Jan 2019 by JackyF
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Jan 2019 by TomT
Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Jan 2019 by TomT
Bursaria spinosa (Native Blackthorn, Sweet Bursaria) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Dec 2018 by JackyF
Pisauridae (family) (Water spider) at Deakin, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by JackyF
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Deakin, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by JackyF
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Nov 2018 by JackyF
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Nov 2018 by JackyF
Dodonaea viscosa subsp. angustissima (Hop Bush) at Deakin, ACT - 18 Nov 2018 by KL
Geranium solanderi var. solanderi (Native Geranium) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Nov 2018 by KL
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Nov 2018 by BIrdsinCanberra
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Nov 2018 by JackyF
Accipiter fasciatus (Brown Goshawk) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Nov 2018 by JackyF
Leptorhynchos squamatus (Scaly Buttons) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Nov 2018 by JackyF
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Oct 2018 by JackyF
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Deakin, ACT - 26 Oct 2018 by BIrdsinCanberra
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Deakin, ACT - 26 Oct 2018 by BIrdsinCanberra
Asperula conferta (Common Woodruff) at Red Hill Nature Reserve - 21 Oct 2018 by KL
Vittadinia cuneata var. cuneata (Fuzzy New Holland Daisy) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Oct 2018 by KL
Asperula conferta (Common Woodruff) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Oct 2018 by KL
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Oct 2018 by KL
Melichrus urceolatus (Urn Heath) at Hughes, ACT - 5 Aug 2018 by KL
Melichrus urceolatus (Urn Heath) at Hughes, ACT - 19 Jul 2018 by JackyF
Chelepteryx collesi (White-stemmed Gum Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Jun 2018 by JackyF
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Deakin, ACT - 28 May 2018 by JackyF
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Deakin, ACT - 26 May 2018 by JackyF
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Deakin, ACT - 19 May 2018 by JackyF
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Apr 2018 by JackyF
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Apr 2018 by JackyF
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Mar 2018 by JackyF
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Feb 2018 by JackyF
Sphex cognata (Black Digger Wasp) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Feb 2018 by JackyF
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Feb 2018 by JackyF
Ninox boobook (Southern Boobook) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Feb 2018 by KL
Amyema miquelii (Box Mistletoe) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Feb 2018 by JackyF
Uromycladium sp. (A gall forming rust fungus) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Feb 2018 by JackyF
Bursaria spinosa (Native Blackthorn, Sweet Bursaria) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Feb 2018 by JackyF
Chrysocephalum semipapposum (Clustered Everlasting) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Jan 2018 by JackyF
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Dec 2017 by KL
Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Dec 2017 by JackyF
Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Nov 2017 by JackyF
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Aug 2017 by roymcd

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  • 2 Abundance
  • 25 Jan 2023 12:38 PM Recorded on
  • LisaH Recorded by

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  • Bursaria Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower

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