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Diphucrania duodecimmaculata

12-spot jewel beetle at Acton, ACT

Diphucrania duodecimmaculata at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2023
Diphucrania duodecimmaculata at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2023
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Diphucrania duodecimmaculata 24 Feb 2023 AlisonMilton
Diphucrania duodecimmaculata 23 Feb 2023 entom2
Diphucrania duodecimmaculata 23 Feb 2023 HelenCross

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After seeing 1 this morning went back this evening and saw 4 on different Xanthorrhoea plants including this one eating a leaf

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Saproscincus mustelinus (Weasel Skink) at Acton, ACT - 15 May 2023 by DonTaylor Arbanitis sp. (genus) (A spiny trapdoor spider) at Acton, ACT - 5 May 2023 by HelenCross Eristalis tenax (Drone fly) at Acton, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by Roger Diphucrania duodecimmaculata (12-spot jewel beetle) at Acton, ACT - 19 Apr 2023 by HelenCross Apricia jovialis (Jovial jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Apr 2023 by Steve_Bok Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Acton, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by amiessmacro Lenophila achilles (Spider mimicking signal fly) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by HelenCross Diphucrania duodecimmaculata (12-spot jewel beetle) at Acton, ACT - 22 Feb 2023 by HelenCross Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Lipotriches (Austronomia) ferricauda (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 12 Feb 2023 by PeterA Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 12 Feb 2023 by PeterA Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 12 Feb 2023 by PeterA Lipotriches flavoviridis species group at Acton, ACT - 12 Feb 2023 by PeterA Pseudocheirus peregrinus (Common Ringtail Possum) at Acton, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by natureguy Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jan 2023 by HelenCross Megachile (Eutricharaea) maculariformis (Gold-tipped leafcutter bee) at Acton, ACT - 13 Jan 2023 by darrenw Megachile sp. (several subgenera) (Resin Bees) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by darrenw Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta (Blue Banded Bee) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by darrenw Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by darrenw Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by darrenw Choerocoris paganus (Ground shield bug) at Acton, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by darrenw Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by darrenw Pterygophorus cinctus (Bottlebrush sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by HelenCross Eupoecila australasiae (Fiddler Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by HelenCross Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by RodDeb Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta (Blue Banded Bee) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by RodDeb Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by HelenCross Intellagama lesueurii (Australian Water Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by amiessmacro Mesolita pascoei (Longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by amiessmacro Prostheclina amplior (Orange Jumping Spider) at Acton, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by amiessmacro Nyctemera amicus (Senecio or Magpie moth) at Acton, ACT - 9 Dec 2022 by DonTaylor Lehtinelagia prasina (Leek-green flower spider) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by JohnBundock Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by RodDeb Gastrophora henricaria (Fallen-bark Looper, Beautiful Leaf Moth) at Acton, ACT - 26 Nov 2022 by RosD Belenois java (Caper White) at Acton, ACT - 26 Nov 2022 by JohnBundock Lasioglossum (Australictus) peraustrale (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by PeterA Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Acton, ACT - 7 Nov 2022 by JohnBundock Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 4 Nov 2022 by KMcCue Neosparassus calligaster (Beautiful Badge Huntsman) at Acton, ACT - 14 Oct 2022 by AlisonMilton Pimelea linifolia (Slender Rice Flower) at Acton, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by JanetRussell Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 24 Sep 2022 by VanceLawrence Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 24 Aug 2022 by HelenCross Perga dorsalis (Steel-blue sawfly, spitfire) at Acton, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by AlisonMilton Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Acton, ACT - 27 May 2022 by JohnBundock Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (subgenus) (Halictid Bee) at Acton, ACT - 13 May 2022 by Roger Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Acton, ACT - 21 Apr 2022 by JohnBundock Goniaea australasiae (Gumleaf grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 17 Apr 2022 by TimL Tiphiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by AJB Leioproctus (Leioproctus) irroratus (Yellow-shouldered Bee) at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by AJB Calomela pallida (Leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 11 Apr 2022 by Roger Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 5 Apr 2022 by Roger Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by Christine Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by Christine Tiphiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Acton, ACT - 17 Mar 2022 by HelenCross Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 17 Mar 2022 by HelenCross Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 17 Mar 2022 by HelenCross Ctenotus taeniolatus (Copper-tailed Skink) at Acton, ACT - 17 Mar 2022 by KMcCue Austroscolia soror (Blue Flower Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 17 Mar 2022 by HelenCross Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 17 Mar 2022 by HelenCross Asianopis sp. (genus) (Net casting spider) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2022 by BenHarvey Paracolletes crassipes at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2022 by HelenCross Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2022 by HelenCross Xylocopa (Lestis) aeratus (Metallic Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 11 Mar 2022 by Roger Lipotriches (Austronomia) phanerura (Halictid Bee) at Acton, ACT - 11 Mar 2022 by Roger Notonectidae (family) (Backswimmer) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton Homalictus (Homalictus) punctatus (A halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by cherylhodges Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by RodDeb Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2021 by HelenCross Turnix varius (Painted Buttonquail) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2021 by BenHarvey Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Acton, ACT - 18 Nov 2021 by HelenCross Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by KMcCue Sonchus asper (Prickly Sowthistle) at Acton, ACT - 26 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord Acanthiza lineata (Striated Thornbill) at Acton, ACT - 2 Aug 2021 by RodDeb Oecophoridae (family) (Unidentified Oecophorid concealer moth) at Acton, ACT - 2 Aug 2021 by RodDeb Caenoplana bicolor (Two-tone Planarian) at Acton, ACT - 13 Jul 2021 by tpreston Gymnopilus junonius (Gymnopilus junonius) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jun 2021 by tpreston Caenoplana coerulea (Blue Planarian, Blue Garden Flatworm) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jun 2021 by tpreston Grimmia sp. (A moss) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jun 2021 by JanetRussell Parmeliaceae sp. (family) (A lichen family) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jun 2021 by JanetRussell Stenocotis sp. (genus) (A Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 6 Jun 2021 by sciencegal Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 11 May 2021 by JohnBundock Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Acton, ACT - 1 May 2021 by regeraghty Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Acton, ACT - 16 Apr 2021 by JanetRussell Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2021 by Roger Geron nigralis (Slender bee fly) at Acton, ACT - 4 Apr 2021 by KarinNeufeld Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Acton, ACT - 1 Apr 2021 by Christine Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Acton, ACT - 1 Apr 2021 by Christine Lipotriches sp. (genus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 1 Apr 2021 by Roger Lipotriches (Austronomia) ferricauda (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 31 Mar 2021 by RodDeb Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Acton, ACT - 31 Mar 2021 by RodDeb Nyctemera amicus (Senecio or Magpie moth) at Acton, ACT - 31 Mar 2021 by RodDeb Scopula rubraria (Plantain Moth) at Acton, ACT - 31 Mar 2021 by RodDeb Megachile (Rhodomegachile) deanii at Acton, ACT - 30 Mar 2021 by Roger Scopula optivata (Varied Wave) at Acton, ACT - 26 Mar 2021 by Christine Adelium porcatum (Darkling Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 25 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton Utetheisa pulchelloides (Heliotrope Moth) at Acton, ACT - 19 Mar 2021 by Roger Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Acton, ACT - 5 Mar 2021 by JanetRussell Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Acton, ACT - 5 Mar 2021 by JanetRussell Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta (Blue Banded Bee) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Saproscincus mustelinus (Weasel Skink) at Acton, ACT - 15 May 2023 by DonTaylor
Arbanitis sp. (genus) (A spiny trapdoor spider) at Acton, ACT - 5 May 2023 by HelenCross
Eristalis tenax (Drone fly) at Acton, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by Roger
Diphucrania duodecimmaculata (12-spot jewel beetle) at Acton, ACT - 19 Apr 2023 by HelenCross
Apricia jovialis (Jovial jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Apr 2023 by Steve_Bok
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Acton, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by amiessmacro
Lenophila achilles (Spider mimicking signal fly) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by HelenCross
Diphucrania duodecimmaculata (12-spot jewel beetle) at Acton, ACT - 22 Feb 2023 by HelenCross
Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Lipotriches (Austronomia) ferricauda (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 12 Feb 2023 by PeterA
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 12 Feb 2023 by PeterA
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 12 Feb 2023 by PeterA
Lipotriches flavoviridis species group at Acton, ACT - 12 Feb 2023 by PeterA
Pseudocheirus peregrinus (Common Ringtail Possum) at Acton, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by natureguy
Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jan 2023 by HelenCross
Megachile (Eutricharaea) maculariformis (Gold-tipped leafcutter bee) at Acton, ACT - 13 Jan 2023 by darrenw
Megachile sp. (several subgenera) (Resin Bees) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by darrenw
Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta (Blue Banded Bee) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by darrenw
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by darrenw
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by darrenw
Choerocoris paganus (Ground shield bug) at Acton, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by darrenw
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by darrenw
Pterygophorus cinctus (Bottlebrush sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by HelenCross
Eupoecila australasiae (Fiddler Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by HelenCross
Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta (Blue Banded Bee) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by HelenCross
Intellagama lesueurii (Australian Water Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by amiessmacro
Mesolita pascoei (Longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by amiessmacro
Prostheclina amplior (Orange Jumping Spider) at Acton, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by amiessmacro
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio or Magpie moth) at Acton, ACT - 9 Dec 2022 by DonTaylor
Lehtinelagia prasina (Leek-green flower spider) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by JohnBundock
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by RodDeb
Gastrophora henricaria (Fallen-bark Looper, Beautiful Leaf Moth) at Acton, ACT - 26 Nov 2022 by RosD
Belenois java (Caper White) at Acton, ACT - 26 Nov 2022 by JohnBundock
Lasioglossum (Australictus) peraustrale (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by PeterA
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Acton, ACT - 7 Nov 2022 by JohnBundock
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 4 Nov 2022 by KMcCue
Neosparassus calligaster (Beautiful Badge Huntsman) at Acton, ACT - 14 Oct 2022 by AlisonMilton
Pimelea linifolia (Slender Rice Flower) at Acton, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by JanetRussell
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 24 Sep 2022 by VanceLawrence
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 24 Aug 2022 by HelenCross
Perga dorsalis (Steel-blue sawfly, spitfire) at Acton, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by AlisonMilton
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Acton, ACT - 27 May 2022 by JohnBundock
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (subgenus) (Halictid Bee) at Acton, ACT - 13 May 2022 by Roger
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Acton, ACT - 21 Apr 2022 by JohnBundock
Goniaea australasiae (Gumleaf grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 17 Apr 2022 by TimL
Tiphiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by AJB
Leioproctus (Leioproctus) irroratus (Yellow-shouldered Bee) at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by AJB
Calomela pallida (Leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 11 Apr 2022 by Roger
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 5 Apr 2022 by Roger
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by Christine
Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by Christine
Tiphiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Acton, ACT - 17 Mar 2022 by HelenCross
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 17 Mar 2022 by HelenCross
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 17 Mar 2022 by HelenCross
Ctenotus taeniolatus (Copper-tailed Skink) at Acton, ACT - 17 Mar 2022 by KMcCue
Austroscolia soror (Blue Flower Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 17 Mar 2022 by HelenCross
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 17 Mar 2022 by HelenCross
Asianopis sp. (genus) (Net casting spider) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2022 by BenHarvey
Paracolletes crassipes at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2022 by HelenCross
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2022 by HelenCross
Xylocopa (Lestis) aeratus (Metallic Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 11 Mar 2022 by Roger
Lipotriches (Austronomia) phanerura (Halictid Bee) at Acton, ACT - 11 Mar 2022 by Roger
Notonectidae (family) (Backswimmer) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Homalictus (Homalictus) punctatus (A halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by cherylhodges
Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by RodDeb
Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2021 by HelenCross
Turnix varius (Painted Buttonquail) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2021 by BenHarvey
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Acton, ACT - 18 Nov 2021 by HelenCross
Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by KMcCue
Sonchus asper (Prickly Sowthistle) at Acton, ACT - 26 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord
Acanthiza lineata (Striated Thornbill) at Acton, ACT - 2 Aug 2021 by RodDeb
Oecophoridae (family) (Unidentified Oecophorid concealer moth) at Acton, ACT - 2 Aug 2021 by RodDeb
Caenoplana bicolor (Two-tone Planarian) at Acton, ACT - 13 Jul 2021 by tpreston
Gymnopilus junonius (Gymnopilus junonius) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jun 2021 by tpreston
Caenoplana coerulea (Blue Planarian, Blue Garden Flatworm) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jun 2021 by tpreston
Grimmia sp. (A moss) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jun 2021 by JanetRussell
Parmeliaceae sp. (family) (A lichen family) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jun 2021 by JanetRussell
Stenocotis sp. (genus) (A Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 6 Jun 2021 by sciencegal
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 11 May 2021 by JohnBundock
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Acton, ACT - 1 May 2021 by regeraghty
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Acton, ACT - 16 Apr 2021 by JanetRussell
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2021 by Roger
Geron nigralis (Slender bee fly) at Acton, ACT - 4 Apr 2021 by KarinNeufeld
Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Acton, ACT - 1 Apr 2021 by Christine
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Acton, ACT - 1 Apr 2021 by Christine
Lipotriches sp. (genus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 1 Apr 2021 by Roger
Lipotriches (Austronomia) ferricauda (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 31 Mar 2021 by RodDeb
Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Acton, ACT - 31 Mar 2021 by RodDeb
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio or Magpie moth) at Acton, ACT - 31 Mar 2021 by RodDeb
Scopula rubraria (Plantain Moth) at Acton, ACT - 31 Mar 2021 by RodDeb
Megachile (Rhodomegachile) deanii at Acton, ACT - 30 Mar 2021 by Roger
Scopula optivata (Varied Wave) at Acton, ACT - 26 Mar 2021 by Christine
Adelium porcatum (Darkling Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 25 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Utetheisa pulchelloides (Heliotrope Moth) at Acton, ACT - 19 Mar 2021 by Roger
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Acton, ACT - 5 Mar 2021 by JanetRussell
Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Acton, ACT - 5 Mar 2021 by JanetRussell
Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta (Blue Banded Bee) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2021 by RodDeb

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Location information

Species information

  • Diphucrania duodecimmaculata Scientific name
  • 12-spot jewel beetle Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 4 Abundance
  • 23 Feb 2023 05:45 PM Recorded on
  • HelenCross Recorded by

Additional information

  • Xanthorrhoea Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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