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Cuckoo wasp or Emerald wasp at Acton, ACT

Chrysididae (family) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2023
Chrysididae (family) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2023
Chrysididae (family) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2023
Chrysididae (family) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2023
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Chrysididae (family) 21 Feb 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Chrysididae (family) 15 Feb 2023 HelenCross

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Accipiter cirrocephalus (Collared Sparrowhawk) at Acton, ACT - 25 May 2023 by HelenCross Euproctis baliolalis (Browntail Gum Moth) at Acton, ACT - 9 May 2023 by Christine Pachycephala olivacea (Olive Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 4 May 2023 by RodDeb Dicrurus bracteatus (Spangled Drongo) at Acton, ACT - 3 May 2023 by JohnHurrell Zoothera lunulata (Bassian Thrush) at Acton, ACT - 1 May 2023 by ReeniRoo Odontomyrme sp. (genus) (A velvet ant) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM Rodolia sp. (genus) (A ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM Austrosciapus sp. (genus) (Long-legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) at Acton, ACT - 19 Apr 2023 by Steve_Bok Megastigmus sp. (genus) (Parasitic wasp) at Acton, ACT - 9 Apr 2023 by Cristy1676 Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 2 Apr 2023 by TomW Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by Tammy Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2023 by AndyRussell Megachile sp. (Leafcutter, resin or mortar bee) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Roger Thereutria amaraca (Spine-legged Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by Roger Homalictus sp. (genus) (Native bee) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2022 by Roger Phaps elegans (Brush Bronzewing) at Acton, ACT - 11 Dec 2022 by TomW Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by TomW Lunularia cruciata (A thallose liverwort) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2022 by JanetRussell Acraea andromacha (Glasswing) at Acton, ACT - 26 Nov 2022 by RobParnell Bibio imitator (Garden maggot) at Acton, ACT - 22 Nov 2022 by HelenCross Eleale sp. (genus) (Clerid beetle) at Acton, ACT - 22 Nov 2022 by HelenCross Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by HelenCross Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by HelenCross Pachycephala olivacea (Olive Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 22 Oct 2022 by patrickcox Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 25 Sep 2022 by HelenBoronia Lipotriches sp. (genus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 3 May 2022 by Roger Lipotriches sp. (genus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 3 May 2022 by Roger Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Acton, ACT - 5 Apr 2022 by HelenCross Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by Christine Austalis pulchella (Hover fly) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by Christine Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by Christine Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by Christine Lymantriinae (subfamily) (Unidentified tussock moths) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by Christine Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by Christine Xylocopa (Lestis) aeratus (Metallic Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 25 Mar 2022 by HelenBoronia Oncopeltus (Oncopeltus) sordidus (Milk vine bug) at Acton, ACT - 4 Mar 2022 by Harrisi Entiminae (subfamily) (Entimine weevil) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by TimL Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Acton, ACT - 17 Jan 2022 by JohnBundock Eurema smilax (Small Grass-yellow) at Acton, ACT - 17 Jan 2022 by JohnBundock Paracolletes crassipes at Acton, ACT - 16 Jan 2022 by Roger Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jan 2022 by Roger Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Acton, ACT - 31 Dec 2021 by TimL Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 29 Dec 2021 by Roger Leioproctus sp. (genus) (Plaster bee) at Acton, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by Roger Belenois java (Caper White) at Acton, ACT - 19 Dec 2021 by Roger Eleale aspera (Clerid beetle) at Acton, ACT - 17 Dec 2021 by HelenCross Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by RodDeb Xylocopa (Lestis) aeratus (Metallic Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2021 by TimL Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 19 Nov 2021 by AndyRussell Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by RodDeb Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by RodDeb Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Acton, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by RodDeb Xylocopa (Lestis) aeratus (Metallic Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 8 Nov 2021 by TimL Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 8 Nov 2021 by Roger Lasioglossum (Australictus) tertium (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 6 Nov 2021 by PeterA Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 6 Nov 2021 by PeterA Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 6 Nov 2021 by PeterA Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 9 Aug 2021 by jbromilow50 Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Acton, ACT - 9 Jul 2021 by HelenCross Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 28 May 2021 by RodDeb Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 28 May 2021 by TimL Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2021 by HelenCross Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 22 Apr 2021 by RodDeb Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False garden mantis) at Acton, ACT - 16 Apr 2021 by TimL Zoothera lunulata (Bassian Thrush) at Acton, ACT - 1 Apr 2021 by patrickcox Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 1 Apr 2021 by Christine Callibracon capitator (White Flank Black Braconid Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 31 Mar 2021 by Roger Prosayleus hopei (Weevil) at Acton, ACT - 30 Mar 2021 by DPRees125 Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 24 Mar 2021 by ebristow Megastigmus sp. (genus) (Parasitic wasp) at Acton, ACT - 18 Mar 2021 by TimL Scolia (Discolia) verticalis (Yellow-headed hairy flower wasp) at Acton, ACT - 18 Mar 2021 by TimL Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton Nyctemera amicus (Senecio or Magpie moth) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton Myrmecia sp. (genus) (Bull ant or Jack Jumper) at Acton, ACT - 11 Mar 2021 by TimL Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) primulipictus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by PeterA Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by Tammy Lipotriches (Austronomia) ferricauda (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by Tammy Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by Tammy Dispar compacta (Barred Skipper) at Acton, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by Tammy Scolia (Discolia) verticalis (Yellow-headed hairy flower wasp) at Acton, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by Tammy Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Acton, ACT - 28 Feb 2021 by TimL Bisallardiana gymnopleura (Brown flower chafer) at Acton, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by WHall Odontomyia decipiens (Green Soldier Fly) at Acton, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by TimL Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Acton, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by TimL Dispar compacta (Barred Skipper) at Acton, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by TimL Ctenotus taeniolatus (Copper-tailed Skink) at Acton, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by TimL Lipotriches (Austronomia) ferricauda (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL Lipotriches (Austronomia) ferricauda (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 20 Feb 2021 by TimL Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Acton, ACT - 20 Feb 2021 by TimL Ichneumonoidea sp. (Superfamily) (A species of parasitic wasp) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2021 by TimL Lipotriches (Austronomia) phanerura (Halictid Bee) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2021 by RodDeb Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2021 by RodDeb Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2021 by RodDeb Arkys curtulus (Bird-dropping Arkys) at Acton, ACT - 12 Feb 2021 by TimL Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by Christine
Accipiter cirrocephalus (Collared Sparrowhawk) at Acton, ACT - 25 May 2023 by HelenCross
Euproctis baliolalis (Browntail Gum Moth) at Acton, ACT - 9 May 2023 by Christine
Pachycephala olivacea (Olive Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 4 May 2023 by RodDeb
Dicrurus bracteatus (Spangled Drongo) at Acton, ACT - 3 May 2023 by JohnHurrell
Zoothera lunulata (Bassian Thrush) at Acton, ACT - 1 May 2023 by ReeniRoo
Odontomyrme sp. (genus) (A velvet ant) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Rodolia sp. (genus) (A ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Austrosciapus sp. (genus) (Long-legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) at Acton, ACT - 19 Apr 2023 by Steve_Bok
Megastigmus sp. (genus) (Parasitic wasp) at Acton, ACT - 9 Apr 2023 by Cristy1676
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 2 Apr 2023 by TomW
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by Tammy
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2023 by AndyRussell
Megachile sp. (Leafcutter, resin or mortar bee) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Roger
Thereutria amaraca (Spine-legged Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by Roger
Homalictus sp. (genus) (Native bee) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2022 by Roger
Phaps elegans (Brush Bronzewing) at Acton, ACT - 11 Dec 2022 by TomW
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by TomW
Lunularia cruciata (A thallose liverwort) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2022 by JanetRussell
Acraea andromacha (Glasswing) at Acton, ACT - 26 Nov 2022 by RobParnell
Bibio imitator (Garden maggot) at Acton, ACT - 22 Nov 2022 by HelenCross
Eleale sp. (genus) (Clerid beetle) at Acton, ACT - 22 Nov 2022 by HelenCross
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by HelenCross
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by HelenCross
Pachycephala olivacea (Olive Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 22 Oct 2022 by patrickcox
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 25 Sep 2022 by HelenBoronia
Lipotriches sp. (genus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 3 May 2022 by Roger
Lipotriches sp. (genus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 3 May 2022 by Roger
Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Acton, ACT - 5 Apr 2022 by HelenCross
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by Christine
Austalis pulchella (Hover fly) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by Christine
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by Christine
Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by Christine
Lymantriinae (subfamily) (Unidentified tussock moths) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by Christine
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by Christine
Xylocopa (Lestis) aeratus (Metallic Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 25 Mar 2022 by HelenBoronia
Oncopeltus (Oncopeltus) sordidus (Milk vine bug) at Acton, ACT - 4 Mar 2022 by Harrisi
Entiminae (subfamily) (Entimine weevil) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by TimL
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Acton, ACT - 17 Jan 2022 by JohnBundock
Eurema smilax (Small Grass-yellow) at Acton, ACT - 17 Jan 2022 by JohnBundock
Paracolletes crassipes at Acton, ACT - 16 Jan 2022 by Roger
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jan 2022 by Roger
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Acton, ACT - 31 Dec 2021 by TimL
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 29 Dec 2021 by Roger
Leioproctus sp. (genus) (Plaster bee) at Acton, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by Roger
Belenois java (Caper White) at Acton, ACT - 19 Dec 2021 by Roger
Eleale aspera (Clerid beetle) at Acton, ACT - 17 Dec 2021 by HelenCross
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by RodDeb
Xylocopa (Lestis) aeratus (Metallic Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2021 by TimL
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 19 Nov 2021 by AndyRussell
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by RodDeb
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by RodDeb
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Acton, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by RodDeb
Xylocopa (Lestis) aeratus (Metallic Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 8 Nov 2021 by TimL
Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 8 Nov 2021 by Roger
Lasioglossum (Australictus) tertium (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 6 Nov 2021 by PeterA
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 6 Nov 2021 by PeterA
Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 6 Nov 2021 by PeterA
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 9 Aug 2021 by jbromilow50
Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Acton, ACT - 9 Jul 2021 by HelenCross
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 28 May 2021 by RodDeb
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 28 May 2021 by TimL
Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2021 by HelenCross
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 22 Apr 2021 by RodDeb
Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False garden mantis) at Acton, ACT - 16 Apr 2021 by TimL
Zoothera lunulata (Bassian Thrush) at Acton, ACT - 1 Apr 2021 by patrickcox
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 1 Apr 2021 by Christine
Callibracon capitator (White Flank Black Braconid Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 31 Mar 2021 by Roger
Prosayleus hopei (Weevil) at Acton, ACT - 30 Mar 2021 by DPRees125
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 24 Mar 2021 by ebristow
Megastigmus sp. (genus) (Parasitic wasp) at Acton, ACT - 18 Mar 2021 by TimL
Scolia (Discolia) verticalis (Yellow-headed hairy flower wasp) at Acton, ACT - 18 Mar 2021 by TimL
Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio or Magpie moth) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Myrmecia sp. (genus) (Bull ant or Jack Jumper) at Acton, ACT - 11 Mar 2021 by TimL
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) primulipictus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by PeterA
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by Tammy
Lipotriches (Austronomia) ferricauda (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by Tammy
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by Tammy
Dispar compacta (Barred Skipper) at Acton, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by Tammy
Scolia (Discolia) verticalis (Yellow-headed hairy flower wasp) at Acton, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by Tammy
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Acton, ACT - 28 Feb 2021 by TimL
Bisallardiana gymnopleura (Brown flower chafer) at Acton, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by WHall
Odontomyia decipiens (Green Soldier Fly) at Acton, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by TimL
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Acton, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by TimL
Dispar compacta (Barred Skipper) at Acton, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by TimL
Ctenotus taeniolatus (Copper-tailed Skink) at Acton, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by TimL
Lipotriches (Austronomia) ferricauda (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL
Lipotriches (Austronomia) ferricauda (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 20 Feb 2021 by TimL
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Acton, ACT - 20 Feb 2021 by TimL
Ichneumonoidea sp. (Superfamily) (A species of parasitic wasp) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2021 by TimL
Lipotriches (Austronomia) phanerura (Halictid Bee) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Arkys curtulus (Bird-dropping Arkys) at Acton, ACT - 12 Feb 2021 by TimL
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by Christine

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Species information

  • Chrysididae (family) Scientific name
  • Cuckoo wasp or Emerald wasp Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 15 Feb 2023 02:00 PM Recorded on
  • HelenCross Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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