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Megalyra sp. (genus)

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Megalyra sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 21 Mar 2023
Megalyra sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 21 Mar 2023
Megalyra sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 21 Mar 2023
Megalyra sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 21 Mar 2023
Megalyra sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 21 Mar 2023
Megalyra sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 21 Mar 2023
Megalyra sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 21 Mar 2023
Megalyra sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 21 Mar 2023
Megalyra sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 21 Mar 2023
Megalyra sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 21 Mar 2023
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Megalyra sp. (genus) 23 Mar 2023 SimoneC
Megalyra sp. (genus) 23 Mar 2023 CathB

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Hamedius incarnatus (Broad-headed Bug) at Cook, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by CathB Aeolothynuus sp. (genus) (A flower wasp) at Cook, ACT - 21 Mar 2023 by CathB Eupselia aristonica (A Twig Moth) at Cook, ACT - 4 Mar 2023 by CathB Myrmarachne luctuosa (Polyrachis Ant Mimic Spider) at Cook, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by CathB Casbia pallens (Pale Casbia) at Cook, ACT - 23 Jan 2023 by CathB Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Cook, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by Tammy Aporocera (Aporocera) rufoterminalis (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 8 Dec 2022 by CathB Chalcidoidea sp. (superfamily) (A gall wasp or Chalcid wasp) at Cook, ACT - 8 Dec 2022 by CathB Trapezites luteus (Yellow Ochre, Rare White-spot Skipper) at Cook, ACT - 8 Dec 2022 by CathB Ligustrum lucidum (Large-leaved Privet) at Cook, ACT - 21 Oct 2022 by SarahHnatiuk Eudonia cleodoralis (A Crambid moth) at Cook, ACT - 18 Oct 2022 by CathB Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Cook, ACT - 2 Aug 2022 by Tammy Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Cook, ACT - 18 May 2022 by Tammy Wahlenbergia stricta subsp. stricta (Tall Bluebell) at Cook, ACT - 3 Apr 2022 by drakes Macrolepiota dolichaula (Macrolepiota dolichaula) at Cook, ACT - 30 Mar 2022 by drakes Nuliodon fishburni (Fishburn's Prowling Coastal Hunter) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB Grylloidea (superfamily) (Unidentified cricket) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Cook, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by CathB Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Cook, ACT - 1 Feb 2022 by Tammy Simaetha sp. (genus) (Unidentified Brown jumper) at Cook, ACT - 1 Feb 2022 by CathB Nysius sp. (genus) (Seed bug) at Cook, ACT - 1 Feb 2022 by CathB Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by drakes Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by CathB Cryptobothrus chrysophorus (Golden Bandwing) at Cook, ACT - 8 Jan 2022 by CathB Crepis capillaris (Smooth Hawksbeard) at Cook, ACT - 19 Dec 2021 by drakes Billardiera heterophylla (Western Australian Bluebell Creeper) at Cook, ACT - 18 Nov 2021 by drakes Kunzea parvifolia (Violet Kunzea) at Cook, ACT - 18 Oct 2021 by drakes Daviesia mimosoides subsp. mimosoides at Cook, ACT - 5 Oct 2021 by drakes Dillwynia phylicoides (A Parrot-pea) at Cook, ACT - 5 Oct 2021 by drakes Leptospermum multicaule (Teatree) at Cook, ACT - 5 Oct 2021 by drakes Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Sep 2021 by CathB Paratettix argillaceus (A pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Sep 2021 by CathB Indigofera australis subsp. australis (Australian Indigo) at Cook, ACT - 23 Sep 2021 by drakes Grevillea alpina (Mountain Grevillea / Cat's Claws Grevillea) at Cook, ACT - 22 Sep 2021 by Tammy Bossiaea buxifolia (Matted Bossiaea) at Cook, ACT - 21 Sep 2021 by MattFox Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Cook, ACT - 10 Sep 2021 by drakes Acacia floribunda (White Sally Wattle, Gossamer Wattle) at Cook, ACT - 7 Sep 2021 by drakes Acacia buxifolia subsp. buxifolia (Box-leaf Wattle) at Cook, ACT - 7 Sep 2021 by drakes Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 2 Sep 2021 by CathB Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Cook, ACT - 2 Sep 2021 by Tammy Epicyme rubropunctaria (Red-spotted Delicate) at Cook, ACT - 31 Aug 2021 by drakes Uperoleia laevigata (Smooth Toadlet) at Cook, ACT - 31 Aug 2021 by ZaLaDa Leucopogon fletcheri subsp. brevisepalus (Twin Flower Beard-Heath) at Cook, ACT - 27 Aug 2021 by MattFox Drosera sp. (A Sundew) at Cook, ACT - 27 Aug 2021 by MattFox Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 27 Aug 2021 by MattFox Eragrostis brownii (Common Love Grass) at Cook, ACT - 27 Aug 2021 by MattFox Acacia baileyana (Cootamundra Wattle, Golden Mimosa) at Cook, ACT - 25 Aug 2021 by drakes Leucopogon fletcheri subsp. brevisepalus (Twin Flower Beard-Heath) at Cook, ACT - 25 Aug 2021 by drakes Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 17 Aug 2021 by CathB Acacia boormanii (Snowy River Wattle) at Cook, ACT - 15 Aug 2021 by MattFox Oxalis sp. (Wood Sorrel) at Cook, ACT - 15 Aug 2021 by MattFox Acacia ulicifolia (Prickly Moses) at Cook, ACT - 12 Aug 2021 by drakes Braconidae sp. (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Cook, ACT - 20 May 2021 by Tammy Trichalus sp. (genus) (Net-winged beetle) at Cook, ACT - 15 Apr 2021 by CathB Milax gagates (Black-keeled Slug) at Cook, ACT - 8 Apr 2021 by CathB Chorista australis (Autumn scorpion fly) at Cook, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by drakes Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Cook, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton Macrotona australis (Common Macrotona Grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton Liparetrus sp. (genus) (Chafer beetle) at Cook, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton Sextius virescens (Acacia horned treehopper) at Cook, ACT - 13 Mar 2021 by MattFox Macrosiagon sp. (genus) (Ripiphorid beetle) at Cook, ACT - 18 Feb 2021 by CathB Crinipellis australis at Cook, ACT - 8 Feb 2021 by drakes Helicoverpa (genus) (A bollworm) at Cook, ACT - 31 Jan 2021 by drakes Solanum nigrum (Black Nightshade) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jan 2021 by drakes Laxta granicollis (Common bark or trilobite cockroach) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by tpreston Pyrgotidae sp. (family) (A pyrgotid fly) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by tpreston Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by trevorpreston Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by tpreston Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by tpreston Backobourkia sp. (genus) (An orb weaver) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by tpreston Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Cook, ACT - 18 Jan 2021 by drakes Lepturidea viridis (Green comb-clawed beetle) at Cook, ACT - 16 Jan 2021 by CathB Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by CathB Cassinia longifolia (Shiny Cassinia, Cauliflower Bush) at Cook, ACT - 29 Dec 2020 by drakes Scopula rubraria (Plantain Moth) at Cook, ACT - 29 Dec 2020 by drakes Neodiaphanops sp. (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 23 Dec 2020 by CathB Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Cook, ACT - 22 Dec 2020 by Tammy Crepis capillaris (Smooth Hawksbeard) at Cook, ACT - 1 Dec 2020 by RWPurdie Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Cook, ACT - 28 Nov 2020 by CathB Chrysopilus sp. (genus) (A snipe fly) at Cook, ACT - 4 Nov 2020 by CathB Wahlenbergia multicaulis (Tadgell's Bluebell) at Cook, ACT - 4 Nov 2020 by CathB Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Cook, ACT - 1 Nov 2020 by MattFox Helicoverpa (genus) (A bollworm) at Cook, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by Tammy Harpobittacus australis (Hangingfly) at Cook, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by Tammy Grevillea alpina (Mountain Grevillea / Cat's Claws Grevillea) at Cook, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by drakes Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Cook, ACT - 19 Oct 2020 by CathB Acrotriche serrulata (Ground-berry) at Cook, ACT - 14 Oct 2020 by CathB Linaria pelisseriana (Pelisser's Toadflax) at Cook, ACT - 14 Oct 2020 by CathB Pholodes sinistraria (Sinister or Frilled Bark Moth) at Cook, ACT - 13 Oct 2020 by MattFox Belenois java (Caper White) at Cook, ACT - 9 Oct 2020 by CathB Myrmecia sp. (genus) (Bull ant or Jack Jumper) at Cook, ACT - 7 Oct 2020 by CathB Linaria pelisseriana (Pelisser's Toadflax) at Cook, ACT - 1 Oct 2020 by Tammy Lauxaniidae (family) (Unidentified lauxaniid fly) at Cook, ACT - 18 Sep 2020 by Tammy Acacia ulicifolia (Prickly Moses) at Cook, ACT - 17 Sep 2020 by CathB Grevillea alpina (Mountain Grevillea / Cat's Claws Grevillea) at Cook, ACT - 17 Sep 2020 by CathB Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Cook, ACT - 14 Sep 2020 by Tammy Rumex acetosella (Sheep Sorrel) at Cook, ACT - 14 Sep 2020 by Tammy Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Cook, ACT - 7 Sep 2020 by Tammy
Hamedius incarnatus (Broad-headed Bug) at Cook, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by CathB
Aeolothynuus sp. (genus) (A flower wasp) at Cook, ACT - 21 Mar 2023 by CathB
Eupselia aristonica (A Twig Moth) at Cook, ACT - 4 Mar 2023 by CathB
Myrmarachne luctuosa (Polyrachis Ant Mimic Spider) at Cook, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by CathB
Casbia pallens (Pale Casbia) at Cook, ACT - 23 Jan 2023 by CathB
Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Cook, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by Tammy
Aporocera (Aporocera) rufoterminalis (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 8 Dec 2022 by CathB
Chalcidoidea sp. (superfamily) (A gall wasp or Chalcid wasp) at Cook, ACT - 8 Dec 2022 by CathB
Trapezites luteus (Yellow Ochre, Rare White-spot Skipper) at Cook, ACT - 8 Dec 2022 by CathB
Ligustrum lucidum (Large-leaved Privet) at Cook, ACT - 21 Oct 2022 by SarahHnatiuk
Eudonia cleodoralis (A Crambid moth) at Cook, ACT - 18 Oct 2022 by CathB
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Cook, ACT - 2 Aug 2022 by Tammy
Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Cook, ACT - 18 May 2022 by Tammy
Wahlenbergia stricta subsp. stricta (Tall Bluebell) at Cook, ACT - 3 Apr 2022 by drakes
Macrolepiota dolichaula (Macrolepiota dolichaula) at Cook, ACT - 30 Mar 2022 by drakes
Nuliodon fishburni (Fishburn's Prowling Coastal Hunter) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB
Grylloidea (superfamily) (Unidentified cricket) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Cook, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by CathB
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Cook, ACT - 1 Feb 2022 by Tammy
Simaetha sp. (genus) (Unidentified Brown jumper) at Cook, ACT - 1 Feb 2022 by CathB
Nysius sp. (genus) (Seed bug) at Cook, ACT - 1 Feb 2022 by CathB
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by drakes
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by CathB
Cryptobothrus chrysophorus (Golden Bandwing) at Cook, ACT - 8 Jan 2022 by CathB
Crepis capillaris (Smooth Hawksbeard) at Cook, ACT - 19 Dec 2021 by drakes
Billardiera heterophylla (Western Australian Bluebell Creeper) at Cook, ACT - 18 Nov 2021 by drakes
Kunzea parvifolia (Violet Kunzea) at Cook, ACT - 18 Oct 2021 by drakes
Daviesia mimosoides subsp. mimosoides at Cook, ACT - 5 Oct 2021 by drakes
Dillwynia phylicoides (A Parrot-pea) at Cook, ACT - 5 Oct 2021 by drakes
Leptospermum multicaule (Teatree) at Cook, ACT - 5 Oct 2021 by drakes
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Sep 2021 by CathB
Paratettix argillaceus (A pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Sep 2021 by CathB
Indigofera australis subsp. australis (Australian Indigo) at Cook, ACT - 23 Sep 2021 by drakes
Grevillea alpina (Mountain Grevillea / Cat's Claws Grevillea) at Cook, ACT - 22 Sep 2021 by Tammy
Bossiaea buxifolia (Matted Bossiaea) at Cook, ACT - 21 Sep 2021 by MattFox
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Cook, ACT - 10 Sep 2021 by drakes
Acacia floribunda (White Sally Wattle, Gossamer Wattle) at Cook, ACT - 7 Sep 2021 by drakes
Acacia buxifolia subsp. buxifolia (Box-leaf Wattle) at Cook, ACT - 7 Sep 2021 by drakes
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 2 Sep 2021 by CathB
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Cook, ACT - 2 Sep 2021 by Tammy
Epicyme rubropunctaria (Red-spotted Delicate) at Cook, ACT - 31 Aug 2021 by drakes
Uperoleia laevigata (Smooth Toadlet) at Cook, ACT - 31 Aug 2021 by ZaLaDa
Leucopogon fletcheri subsp. brevisepalus (Twin Flower Beard-Heath) at Cook, ACT - 27 Aug 2021 by MattFox
Drosera sp. (A Sundew) at Cook, ACT - 27 Aug 2021 by MattFox
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 27 Aug 2021 by MattFox
Eragrostis brownii (Common Love Grass) at Cook, ACT - 27 Aug 2021 by MattFox
Acacia baileyana (Cootamundra Wattle, Golden Mimosa) at Cook, ACT - 25 Aug 2021 by drakes
Leucopogon fletcheri subsp. brevisepalus (Twin Flower Beard-Heath) at Cook, ACT - 25 Aug 2021 by drakes
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 17 Aug 2021 by CathB
Acacia boormanii (Snowy River Wattle) at Cook, ACT - 15 Aug 2021 by MattFox
Oxalis sp. (Wood Sorrel) at Cook, ACT - 15 Aug 2021 by MattFox
Acacia ulicifolia (Prickly Moses) at Cook, ACT - 12 Aug 2021 by drakes
Braconidae sp. (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Cook, ACT - 20 May 2021 by Tammy
Trichalus sp. (genus) (Net-winged beetle) at Cook, ACT - 15 Apr 2021 by CathB
Milax gagates (Black-keeled Slug) at Cook, ACT - 8 Apr 2021 by CathB
Chorista australis (Autumn scorpion fly) at Cook, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by drakes
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Cook, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Macrotona australis (Common Macrotona Grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Liparetrus sp. (genus) (Chafer beetle) at Cook, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Sextius virescens (Acacia horned treehopper) at Cook, ACT - 13 Mar 2021 by MattFox
Macrosiagon sp. (genus) (Ripiphorid beetle) at Cook, ACT - 18 Feb 2021 by CathB
Crinipellis australis at Cook, ACT - 8 Feb 2021 by drakes
Helicoverpa (genus) (A bollworm) at Cook, ACT - 31 Jan 2021 by drakes
Solanum nigrum (Black Nightshade) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jan 2021 by drakes
Laxta granicollis (Common bark or trilobite cockroach) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by tpreston
Pyrgotidae sp. (family) (A pyrgotid fly) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by tpreston
Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by trevorpreston
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by tpreston
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by tpreston
Backobourkia sp. (genus) (An orb weaver) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by tpreston
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Cook, ACT - 18 Jan 2021 by drakes
Lepturidea viridis (Green comb-clawed beetle) at Cook, ACT - 16 Jan 2021 by CathB
Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by CathB
Cassinia longifolia (Shiny Cassinia, Cauliflower Bush) at Cook, ACT - 29 Dec 2020 by drakes
Scopula rubraria (Plantain Moth) at Cook, ACT - 29 Dec 2020 by drakes
Neodiaphanops sp. (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 23 Dec 2020 by CathB
Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Cook, ACT - 22 Dec 2020 by Tammy
Crepis capillaris (Smooth Hawksbeard) at Cook, ACT - 1 Dec 2020 by RWPurdie
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Cook, ACT - 28 Nov 2020 by CathB
Chrysopilus sp. (genus) (A snipe fly) at Cook, ACT - 4 Nov 2020 by CathB
Wahlenbergia multicaulis (Tadgell's Bluebell) at Cook, ACT - 4 Nov 2020 by CathB
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Cook, ACT - 1 Nov 2020 by MattFox
Helicoverpa (genus) (A bollworm) at Cook, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by Tammy
Harpobittacus australis (Hangingfly) at Cook, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by Tammy
Grevillea alpina (Mountain Grevillea / Cat's Claws Grevillea) at Cook, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by drakes
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Cook, ACT - 19 Oct 2020 by CathB
Acrotriche serrulata (Ground-berry) at Cook, ACT - 14 Oct 2020 by CathB
Linaria pelisseriana (Pelisser's Toadflax) at Cook, ACT - 14 Oct 2020 by CathB
Pholodes sinistraria (Sinister or Frilled Bark Moth) at Cook, ACT - 13 Oct 2020 by MattFox
Belenois java (Caper White) at Cook, ACT - 9 Oct 2020 by CathB
Myrmecia sp. (genus) (Bull ant or Jack Jumper) at Cook, ACT - 7 Oct 2020 by CathB
Linaria pelisseriana (Pelisser's Toadflax) at Cook, ACT - 1 Oct 2020 by Tammy
Lauxaniidae (family) (Unidentified lauxaniid fly) at Cook, ACT - 18 Sep 2020 by Tammy
Acacia ulicifolia (Prickly Moses) at Cook, ACT - 17 Sep 2020 by CathB
Grevillea alpina (Mountain Grevillea / Cat's Claws Grevillea) at Cook, ACT - 17 Sep 2020 by CathB
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Cook, ACT - 14 Sep 2020 by Tammy
Rumex acetosella (Sheep Sorrel) at Cook, ACT - 14 Sep 2020 by Tammy
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Cook, ACT - 7 Sep 2020 by Tammy

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Location information

Species information

  • Megalyra sp. (genus) Scientific name
  • Long-tailed wasp Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Rare or uncommon Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 21 Mar 2023 01:50 PM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Female Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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