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Zonitis sp. (genus)

Oil beetle at Acton, ACT

Zonitis sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2023
Zonitis sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2023
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Zonitis sp. (genus) 26 Feb 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Zonitis sp. (genus) 23 Feb 2023 Roger

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Homalictus (Homalictus) sphecodoides (sweat bee) at Acton, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by Roger Anachloris subochraria (Golden Grass Carpet) at Acton, ACT - 1 Feb 2023 by Pirom Asura cervicalis (Spotted Lichen Moth) at Acton, ACT - 1 Feb 2023 by Pirom Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by MarkT Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by MarkT Tamopsis eucalypti (A two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by MarkT Dolichopodidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Long-legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by MarkT Austroaeschna multipunctata (Multi-spotted Darner) at Acton, ACT - 30 Dec 2022 by YellowButton Phaps chalcoptera (Common Bronzewing) at Acton, ACT - 14 Dec 2022 by RodDeb Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 4 Dec 2022 by GirtsO Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 4 Dec 2022 by roman_soroka Lasioglossum sp. (genus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 28 Nov 2022 by Miranda Hylaeus (Gnathoprosopoides) bituberculatus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by PeterA Acrididae sp. (family) (Unidentified Grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 5 Nov 2022 by TimL Paradoxosomatidae sp. (family) (Millipede) at Acton, ACT - 6 Oct 2022 by TimL Ischnotoma (Ischnotoma) eburnea (A Crane Fly) at Acton, ACT - 5 Oct 2022 by TimL Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 5 Oct 2022 by TimL Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 2 Oct 2022 by TimL Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Acton, ACT - 1 Oct 2022 by TimL Paropsisterna sp. ("Ch11" of DeLittle 1979) (A leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 25 Sep 2022 by TimL Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by TimL Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Acton, ACT - 7 Aug 2022 by TimL Armillaria sp. (A honey fungus) at Acton, ACT - 19 Jun 2022 by TimL Discobola sp. (genus) (A crane fly) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL Armillaria luteobubalina (Australian Honey Fungus) at Acton, ACT - 29 May 2022 by TimL Monomachus antipodalis (A parasitic wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 May 2022 by TimL Pogona vitticeps (Central Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 13 May 2022 by TimL Mutusca brevicornis (A broad-headed bug) at Acton, ACT - 13 May 2022 by TimL Caenoplana bicolor (Two-tone Planarian) at Acton, ACT - 13 May 2022 by TimL Cornu aspersum (Common Garden Snail) at Acton, ACT - 12 May 2022 by TimL Armillaria sp. (A honey fungus) at Acton, ACT - 12 May 2022 by TimL Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2022 by MatthewFrawley Homalictus (Homalictus) punctatus (A halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 6 May 2022 by TimL Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2022 by TimL Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Acton, ACT - 13 Apr 2022 by DonTaylor Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Acton, ACT - 13 Apr 2022 by HelenCross Turneromyia sp. (genus) (Zebra spider wasp) at Acton, ACT - 13 Mar 2022 by patrickcox Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by MarkT Megachile sp. (several subgenera) (Resin Bees) at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2022 by Roger Megachile sp. (several subgenera) (Resin Bees) at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2022 by Roger Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Acton, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton Turneromyia sp. (genus) (Zebra spider wasp) at Acton, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton Isomoralla eriscota (A concealer moth) at Acton, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton Anischys sp. (genus) (Unidentified Anischys bug) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by TimL Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Acton, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by TimL Homalictus (Homalictus) ctenander at Acton, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Roger Paracolletes crassipes at Acton, ACT - 26 Jan 2022 by TimL Mordella dumbrelli (Dumbrell's Pintail Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by PeterA Ariamnes sp. (genus) (A whip spider) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by TimL Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by TimL Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by TimL Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 22 Jan 2022 by Steve_Bok Ancita australis (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 22 Jan 2022 by Steve_Bok Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2022 by TimL Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2022 by TimL Diplacodes haematodes (Scarlet Percher) at Acton, ACT - 17 Jan 2022 by JohnBundock Trichophthalma costalis (Tangle-vein fly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Jan 2022 by Roger Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 16 Jan 2022 by TimL Pogona vitticeps (Central Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 14 Jan 2022 by TimL Pogona vitticeps (Central Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 14 Jan 2022 by TimL Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 14 Jan 2022 by TimL Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Acton, ACT - 14 Jan 2022 by TimL Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 14 Jan 2022 by TimL Heteropsilopus sp. (genus) (A long legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by MarkT Pogona vitticeps (Central Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by MarkT Heteropsilopus sp. (genus) (A long legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by MarkT Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jan 2022 by MarkT Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by TimL Thomisidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Crab spider or Flower spider) at Acton, ACT - 2 Jan 2022 by TimL Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 1 Jan 2022 by NickiTaws Torbia viridissima (Gum Leaf Katydid) at Acton, ACT - 31 Dec 2021 by TimL Heteropsilopus sp. (genus) (A long legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 31 Dec 2021 by TimL Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 31 Dec 2021 by TimL Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2021 by AJB Apricia jovialis (Jovial jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 17 Dec 2021 by Roger Megalyra sp. (genus) (Long-tailed wasp) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by Roger Megachile (Eutricharaea) maculariformis (Gold-tipped leafcutter bee) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by Roger Tettigoniidae (family) (Unidentified katydid) at Acton, ACT - 12 Dec 2021 by TimL Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 5 Dec 2021 by TimL Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2021 by TimL Tachysphex sp. (genus) (Unidentified Tachysphex sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by Roger Pyrgotidae sp. (family) (A pyrgotid fly) at Acton, ACT - 26 Nov 2021 by TimL Lipotriches (Austronomia) australica (Lipotriches (Austronomia) australica) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2021 by TimL Lipotriches (Austronomia) flavoviridis (sweat bee) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2021 by Roger Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 8 Nov 2021 by Roger Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by TimL Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jun 2021 by TimL Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 6 Jun 2021 by TimL Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Acton, ACT - 4 May 2021 by TimL Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mealybug ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 16 Apr 2021 by TimL Gymnopilus junonius (Gymnopilus junonius) at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2021 by WHall Nyctemera amicus (Senecio or Magpie moth) at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2021 by WHall Servaea sp. (genus) (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2021 by WHall Stephanopis sp. (genus) (Knobbly crab spider) at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2021 by WHall Fulgoroidea sp. (superfamily) (Unidentified fulgoroid planthopper) at Acton, ACT - 6 Apr 2021 by TimL Ledromorpha planirostris (A leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 6 Apr 2021 by TimL Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 30 Mar 2021 by Roger Limax maximus (Leopard Slug, Great Grey Slug) at Acton, ACT - 21 Mar 2021 by TimL
Homalictus (Homalictus) sphecodoides (sweat bee) at Acton, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by Roger
Anachloris subochraria (Golden Grass Carpet) at Acton, ACT - 1 Feb 2023 by Pirom
Asura cervicalis (Spotted Lichen Moth) at Acton, ACT - 1 Feb 2023 by Pirom
Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by MarkT
Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by MarkT
Tamopsis eucalypti (A two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by MarkT
Dolichopodidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Long-legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by MarkT
Austroaeschna multipunctata (Multi-spotted Darner) at Acton, ACT - 30 Dec 2022 by YellowButton
Phaps chalcoptera (Common Bronzewing) at Acton, ACT - 14 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 4 Dec 2022 by GirtsO
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 4 Dec 2022 by roman_soroka
Lasioglossum sp. (genus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 28 Nov 2022 by Miranda
Hylaeus (Gnathoprosopoides) bituberculatus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by PeterA
Acrididae sp. (family) (Unidentified Grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 5 Nov 2022 by TimL
Paradoxosomatidae sp. (family) (Millipede) at Acton, ACT - 6 Oct 2022 by TimL
Ischnotoma (Ischnotoma) eburnea (A Crane Fly) at Acton, ACT - 5 Oct 2022 by TimL
Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 5 Oct 2022 by TimL
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 2 Oct 2022 by TimL
Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Acton, ACT - 1 Oct 2022 by TimL
Paropsisterna sp. ("Ch11" of DeLittle 1979) (A leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 25 Sep 2022 by TimL
Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by TimL
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Acton, ACT - 7 Aug 2022 by TimL
Armillaria sp. (A honey fungus) at Acton, ACT - 19 Jun 2022 by TimL
Discobola sp. (genus) (A crane fly) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL
Armillaria luteobubalina (Australian Honey Fungus) at Acton, ACT - 29 May 2022 by TimL
Monomachus antipodalis (A parasitic wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 May 2022 by TimL
Pogona vitticeps (Central Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 13 May 2022 by TimL
Mutusca brevicornis (A broad-headed bug) at Acton, ACT - 13 May 2022 by TimL
Caenoplana bicolor (Two-tone Planarian) at Acton, ACT - 13 May 2022 by TimL
Cornu aspersum (Common Garden Snail) at Acton, ACT - 12 May 2022 by TimL
Armillaria sp. (A honey fungus) at Acton, ACT - 12 May 2022 by TimL
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Homalictus (Homalictus) punctatus (A halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 6 May 2022 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2022 by TimL
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Acton, ACT - 13 Apr 2022 by DonTaylor
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Acton, ACT - 13 Apr 2022 by HelenCross
Turneromyia sp. (genus) (Zebra spider wasp) at Acton, ACT - 13 Mar 2022 by patrickcox
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by MarkT
Megachile sp. (several subgenera) (Resin Bees) at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2022 by Roger
Megachile sp. (several subgenera) (Resin Bees) at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2022 by Roger
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Acton, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Turneromyia sp. (genus) (Zebra spider wasp) at Acton, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Isomoralla eriscota (A concealer moth) at Acton, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Anischys sp. (genus) (Unidentified Anischys bug) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by TimL
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Acton, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by TimL
Homalictus (Homalictus) ctenander at Acton, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Roger
Paracolletes crassipes at Acton, ACT - 26 Jan 2022 by TimL
Mordella dumbrelli (Dumbrell's Pintail Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by PeterA
Ariamnes sp. (genus) (A whip spider) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by TimL
Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by TimL
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by TimL
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 22 Jan 2022 by Steve_Bok
Ancita australis (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 22 Jan 2022 by Steve_Bok
Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2022 by TimL
Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2022 by TimL
Diplacodes haematodes (Scarlet Percher) at Acton, ACT - 17 Jan 2022 by JohnBundock
Trichophthalma costalis (Tangle-vein fly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Jan 2022 by Roger
Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 16 Jan 2022 by TimL
Pogona vitticeps (Central Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 14 Jan 2022 by TimL
Pogona vitticeps (Central Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 14 Jan 2022 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 14 Jan 2022 by TimL
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Acton, ACT - 14 Jan 2022 by TimL
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 14 Jan 2022 by TimL
Heteropsilopus sp. (genus) (A long legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by MarkT
Pogona vitticeps (Central Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by MarkT
Heteropsilopus sp. (genus) (A long legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by MarkT
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jan 2022 by MarkT
Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by TimL
Thomisidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Crab spider or Flower spider) at Acton, ACT - 2 Jan 2022 by TimL
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 1 Jan 2022 by NickiTaws
Torbia viridissima (Gum Leaf Katydid) at Acton, ACT - 31 Dec 2021 by TimL
Heteropsilopus sp. (genus) (A long legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 31 Dec 2021 by TimL
Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 31 Dec 2021 by TimL
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2021 by AJB
Apricia jovialis (Jovial jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 17 Dec 2021 by Roger
Megalyra sp. (genus) (Long-tailed wasp) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by Roger
Megachile (Eutricharaea) maculariformis (Gold-tipped leafcutter bee) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by Roger
Tettigoniidae (family) (Unidentified katydid) at Acton, ACT - 12 Dec 2021 by TimL
Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 5 Dec 2021 by TimL
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2021 by TimL
Tachysphex sp. (genus) (Unidentified Tachysphex sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by Roger
Pyrgotidae sp. (family) (A pyrgotid fly) at Acton, ACT - 26 Nov 2021 by TimL
Lipotriches (Austronomia) australica (Lipotriches (Austronomia) australica) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2021 by TimL
Lipotriches (Austronomia) flavoviridis (sweat bee) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2021 by Roger
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 8 Nov 2021 by Roger
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jun 2021 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 6 Jun 2021 by TimL
Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Acton, ACT - 4 May 2021 by TimL
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mealybug ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 16 Apr 2021 by TimL
Gymnopilus junonius (Gymnopilus junonius) at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2021 by WHall
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio or Magpie moth) at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2021 by WHall
Servaea sp. (genus) (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2021 by WHall
Stephanopis sp. (genus) (Knobbly crab spider) at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2021 by WHall
Fulgoroidea sp. (superfamily) (Unidentified fulgoroid planthopper) at Acton, ACT - 6 Apr 2021 by TimL
Ledromorpha planirostris (A leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 6 Apr 2021 by TimL
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 30 Mar 2021 by Roger
Limax maximus (Leopard Slug, Great Grey Slug) at Acton, ACT - 21 Mar 2021 by TimL

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Species information

  • Zonitis sp. (genus) Scientific name
  • Oil beetle Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 23 Feb 2023 01:09 PM Recorded on
  • Roger Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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