Paropsis pictipennis

Tea-tree button beetle at Belconnen, ACT

Paropsis pictipennis at Belconnen, ACT - 15 Mar 2023
Paropsis pictipennis at Belconnen, ACT - 15 Mar 2023
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Identification history

Paropsis pictipennis 16 Mar 2023 AlisonMilton
Paropsis pictipennis 15 Mar 2023 SteveBorkowskis
Unidentified 15 Mar 2023 JohnGiacon

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Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 17 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 17 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 17 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 17 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Emu Creek - 17 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Mordellidae (family) (Unidentified pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 17 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 17 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Setaria parviflora (Slender Pigeon Grass) at Belconnen, ACT - 15 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Gonipterus scutellatus (Eucalyptus snout beetle, gum tree weevil) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 15 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Runcinia acuminata (Pointy Crab Spider) at Emu Creek - 15 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Cermatulus nasalis (Predatory shield bug, Glossy shield bug) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 5 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Aporocera (Aporocera) erosa (A leaf beetle) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 5 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Amorbus alternatus (Eucalyptus Tip Bug) at Emu Creek - 5 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Emu Creek - 5 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Emu Creek - 2 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Leptospermum sp. (Tea Tree) at Emu Creek - 2 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Oxalis thompsoniae (Fluffy-fruit Wood-sorrel) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 2 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 2 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 1 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Portulaca oleracea (Pigweed, Purslane) at Emu Creek - 1 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Eriococcus confusus (Gumtree scale) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 1 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Acacia parramattensis (Parramatta Green Wattle) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 1 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Emu Creek - 31 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsis (paropsine) genus-group (Unidentified 'paropsine' leaf beetle) at Emu Creek - 31 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Emu Creek - 31 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Emu Creek - 31 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Emu Creek - 31 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Philagra sp. (genus) (A spittlebug) at Emu Creek - 31 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 31 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Emu Creek - 30 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 30 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Setaria parviflora (Slender Pigeon Grass) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 30 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Araneus hamiltoni (Hamilton's Orb Weaver) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 30 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Gleditsia triacanthos (Honey Locust, Thorny Locust) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 29 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Sporobolus africanus (Parramatta Grass, Rat's Tail Grass) at Emu Creek - 29 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Austrolestes analis (Slender Ringtail) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 29 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Emu Creek - 29 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Laxta sp. (genus) (Bark cockroach) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 29 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Trigonothops sp. (genus) (Bark carab beetle) at Emu Creek - 29 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Emu Creek - 29 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 29 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Anoplognathus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Christmas beetle) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 29 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Mictis profana (Crusader Bug) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 29 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 29 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Centaurium tenuiflorum (Branched Centaury) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 23 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Emu Creek - 23 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Cermatulus nasalis (Predatory shield bug, Glossy shield bug) at Emu Creek - 23 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Grallina cyanoleuca (Magpie-lark) at Emu Creek - 22 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 22 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Emu Creek - 22 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Emu Creek - 22 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 22 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 22 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Eucalyptus ovata var. ovata (Black Gum) at Emu Creek - 21 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Phyllotocus navicularis (Nectar scarab) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 21 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Eucalyptus macrorhyncha subsp. macrorhyncha (Red Stringybark) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 21 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Galanga labeculata (Double-spotted cicada) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 21 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Juncus sp. (A Rush) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 20 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Emu Creek - 18 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 18 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Anzora unicolor (Grey Planthopper) at Emu Creek - 18 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Emu Creek - 18 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Festuca arundinacea (Tall Fescue) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 18 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 13 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 13 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Mordellidae (family) (Unidentified pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at Emu Creek - 13 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Rhinotia adelaidae (A belid weevil) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 13 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 13 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at Emu Creek - 13 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Lycidae sp. (family) (Net-winged beetle) at Emu Creek - 13 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Mordella sydneyana (Pintail Beetle) at Emu Creek - 13 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Sonchus oleraceus (Annual Sowthistle) at Emu Creek - 5 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 5 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Fabriogenia sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 5 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Rytidosperma sp. (Wallaby Grass) at Emu Creek - 5 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 3 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Anoplognathus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Christmas beetle) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 3 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Cryptocheilus bicolor (Orange Spider Wasp) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 17 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Austrostipa scabra (Corkscrew Grass, Slender Speargrass) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 17 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 16 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Emu Creek - 15 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 15 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Phyllotocus sp. (genus) (Nectar scarab) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 15 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Mordellidae (family) (Unidentified pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 15 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Harpobittacus australis (Hangingfly) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 15 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Mordellidae (family) (Unidentified pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 15 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Leioproctus sp. (genus) (Plaster bee) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 15 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Mordellidae (family) (Unidentified pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 15 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Megachile ferox (Resin bee) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 15 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 15 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 15 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 15 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 15 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Emu Creek - 15 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Emu Creek - 15 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 6 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's Ear, Flatweed) at Belconnen, ACT - 6 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Rubus parvifolius (Native Raspberry) at Belconnen, ACT - 6 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Belconnen, ACT - 6 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon
Austalis copiosa (Hover fly) at Belconnen, ACT - 6 Nov 2023 by JohnGiacon

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  • 15 Mar 2023 06:24 PM Recorded on
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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